A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q141 Mark
In a high-wire circus act, a man of mass 85 kg is standing at rest at the midpoint of the wire. [Figure 14.1] The wire on either side of the man is at an angle of 20° to the horizontal. What is the tension T in the wire?
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A0.44 kN
B0.89 kN
C1.2 kN
D2.4 kN
✓ Correct answer
C: 1.2 kN
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