A metal sphere is hung by a string fixed to a wall. The sphere is pushed away from the wall by a stick. The forces acting on the sphere are shown in the second diagram. Which of the following statements is wrong

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  • A

    $P = W\,\tan \theta $

  • B

    $\overrightarrow T + \overrightarrow P + \overrightarrow W = 0$

  • C

    ${T^2} = {P^2} + {W^2}$

  • D

    $T = P + W$

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