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4. A block of mass M has a string of mass m attached to it. A force F is applied to the string and it pulls the block up a frictionless plane that is inclined at an angle theta to the horizontal. Find the force that the string exerts on the block.

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Weight mg of the string can be assumed acting vertically downwards at its centre of gravity (middle of the string).

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