A 650-N Tightrope Walker Stands at the Center of the Rope

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 650-N tightrope walker stands at the center of the rope such that each half of the rope makes an angle of 10.0° with the horizontal.What is the tension in the rope?

• A)1 870 N
• B)660 N
• C)3 740 N
• D)226 N
• E)1 840 N

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