-Dick and Jane stand on a platform of negligible weight,as shown in the figure.Dick weighs 500 N and Jane weighs 400 N.Jane is supporting some of her weight on the end of the rope she is holding.What is the downward force she is exerting on the platform?
A)0
B)50 N
C)100 N
D)240 N
E)300 N

Question

-Dick and Jane stand on a platform of negligible weight,as shown in the figure.Dick weighs 500 N and Jane weighs 400 N.Jane is supporting some of her weight on the end of the rope she is holding.What is the downward force she is exerting on the platform?
A)0 
B)50 N 
C)100 N 
D)240 N 
E)300 N

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jane is supporting 100 N of her weight on the rope, so she is exerting 300 N on the platform.

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