A body of weight w is attached by a string of length L, to a hook on a vertical wall. A horizontal force F acting on the body holds it at a distance d from the wall. Derive the equation, which gives the force F in terms of w, L, and d.

A body of weight w is attached by a string of length L, to a hook on a vertical wall. A horizontal force F acting on the body holds it at a distance d from the wall. Derive the equation, which gives the force F in terms of w, L, and d.

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