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
Anon C.
asked 11/05/20A 72 kg person is hanging injured on a rope.
What is the force of tension on the rope?
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
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