✔ 最佳答案
This is just simple application of the principle of “triangle of forces”. The tension in the string T and the weight of the bob mg produce a resultant force R such that R = mg.sin(theta). This force R is in a direction perpendicular to the tension T and is pointing towards the vertical that shown on the diagram. Hence, the minimum force F needed in order to balance R is just a force equal in magnitude to R and acts in opposite direction to R. If the force F acts in other directions, it is apparent that it either increases or decreases the tension in the string.