Is 200 kN a reasonable force for a 10 kg object in a tension problem?

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The discussion centers on the calculation of a 200 kN force acting on a 10 kg object in a tension problem. Participants highlight that 200 kN, equivalent to approximately 45,000 pounds of force, is excessively high for such a lightweight object. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using a free body diagram and applying Newton's first law to analyze forces in both the x and y directions, ensuring equilibrium equations are correctly established.

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hey guys,
nice fourm!

I just wanted to ask, in the diagram below i calculated that in each rope the force is 200KN, does that make sense?

That is 60 degrees
 

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You might want to check that again. 200 kN is about 45,000 pounds force. All from a 10 kg object?

Start with a free body diagram and Newton's first law in both x and y directions [tex]\Sigma F = 0[/tex] to get your equations of equilibrium.
 

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