Find Rope Tension for Mountain Climber 695N

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The problem involves a mountain climber weighing 695 N who is resting on a rope between two cliffs, creating a scenario where the tensions in the rope differ due to the angles involved. The angles are specified as 65 degrees to the left and 80 degrees to the right.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply equilibrium equations involving sine functions to find the tensions in the rope but indicates that their initial approach yielded incorrect results. Other participants inquire about the drawing referenced and seek clarification on the setup.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing images to clarify the problem setup. There is an indication of attempts to visualize the forces involved, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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There is a mention of different tensions in the rope segments, and the original poster's approach involves specific angles, which may require further exploration of the assumptions made regarding the forces acting on the climber.

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A mountain climber, in the process of crossing between two cliffs by a rope, pauses to rest. She weighs 695 N. As the drawing shows, (The angle at left is 65) she is closer to the left cliff than to the right cliff (Angle to the right is 80), with the result that the tensions in the left and right sides of the rope are not the same. Find the tensions in the rope to the left and to the right of the mountain climber.

I tried Wsin65+WSin80+W=0 and worked my way out from there, it came out wrong.
 
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As which drawing shows? :)
 
Hmmm...i attached the image. I hope you can see it, & help me if its possible.
 

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I've drawn you a picture. Try now.

attachment.php?attachmentid=24201&stc=1&d=1268031892.gif


Note that i just named them the same, but F_rope is different for each rope.
 

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