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sorry about that. I edited the post above. The question is: With what force does the man have to pull on the rope to hold the pole motionless in this position?

I really need help understanding this problem. I'd be really thankful if someone could explain it to me. Homework Statement A man is attempting to raise a 7.5 m long, 29 kg flagpole that has a hinge at the base by pulling on a rope attached to the top of the pole. The figure of the...