
William W. answered 11/05/20
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Hanging means no acceleration therefore:
∑Fy = 0
T - W = 0
T = W
But W = mass times 9.8 = 72•9.8 = 705.6 N
So T = 705.6N
Rounding to 2 sig figs, Tension = 710 N