A 500-N tightrope walker stands at the center of the rope such that each half of the rope makes an angle of 10.0 $\degree$with the horizontal.What is the tension in the rope?
A)1 440 N
B)1 000 N
C)500 N
D)2 900 N

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tension in the rope can be calculated using the component of the weight of the tightrope walker that acts along the rope. Since the walker is at the center, the tension T in each half of the rope can be found using the equation: T = (500 N) / (2 * sin(10°)). Solving this gives approximately 1,440 N.

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