A 160-N Child Sits on a Light Swing and Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

A 160-N child sits on a light swing and is pulled back and held with a horizontal force of 100 N.The magnitude of the tension force of each of the two supporting ropes is:

• A)60 N
• B)94 N
• C)120 N
• D)190 N
• E)260 N

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