A 500-N Tightrope Walker Stands at the Center of the Rope

question 60

Multiple Choice

A 500-N tightrope walker stands at the center of the rope such that each half of the rope makes an angle of 15.0 $\degree$ with the horizontal. What is the tension in the rope?

• A) 1440 N
• B) 970 N
• C) 480 N
• D) 2900 N

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