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

question 37

Multiple Choice

A 500-N tightrope walker stands at the center of the rope.If the rope can withstand a tension of 1 800 N without breaking,what is the minimum angle the rope can make with the horizontal?

• A)4 \(\degree\)
• B)8 \(\degree\)
• C)10 \(\degree\)
• D)15 \(\degree\)

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