A ball suspended by a thread swings in a vertical plane so that its magnitude of acceleration in the extreme position and lowest position are equal. The angle $$(\theta)$$ of thread deflection in the extreme position will be :

Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : The limiting force of static friction depends on the area of contact and independent of materials.

Statement (II) : The limiting force of kinetic friction is independent of the area of contact and depends on materials.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Primary side of a transformer is connected to $$230 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$$ supply. Turns ratio of primary to secondary winding is $$10: 1$$. Load resistance connected to secondary side is $$46 \Omega$$. The power consumed in it is :

A heavy iron bar of weight $$12 \mathrm{~kg}$$ is having its one end on the ground and the other on the shoulder of a man. The rod makes an angle $$60^{\circ}$$ with the horizontal, the weight experienced by the man is :