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A weight W is suspended at the free end of a light member hinged to a vertical wall. If the angle of inclination of the member with the upper wall is θ°, the force introduced in the member, is

W sec θ
W cos θ
W sin θ
W cosec θ
W tan θ.

Correct Answer: W sec θ

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