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A fun way to cross a chasm is to use a so-called Zip Line as shown in the figure. Assume that the width of the chasm you are crossing is, 21m . The rope must sag sufficiently so it won't break. Assume the rope can provide a tension force of up to 26kNbefore breaking, and use a "safety factor" of 10 (that is, the rope should only be required to undergo a tension force of 2.6kN ) when you are in the position shown.(Figure 1)
Question:
Determine the sag in the rope, x , for the rope to match its recommended safety range. Assume that your mass is 75.0kg.
Diagram:
As I am trying to solve this problem, I can't seem to find the angle theta that would allow me to calculate x.
A fun way to cross a chasm is to use a so-called Zip Line as shown in the figure. Assume that the width of the chasm you are crossing is, 21m . The rope must sag sufficiently so it won't break. Assume the rope can provide a tension force of up to 26kNbefore breaking, and use a "safety factor" of 10 (that is, the rope should only be required to undergo a tension force of 2.6kN ) when you are in the position shown.(Figure 1)
Question:
Determine the sag in the rope, x , for the rope to match its recommended safety range. Assume that your mass is 75.0kg.
Diagram:
As I am trying to solve this problem, I can't seem to find the angle theta that would allow me to calculate x.