How Much Tension Holds a Snowboarder Airlifted by a Helicopter?

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The discussion centers on calculating the tension in a cable used by an 1800kg helicopter to rescue a snowboarder weighing 78.0kg. When the snowboarder is being airlifted at constant velocity, the forces acting on the snowboarder include gravitational force and tension in the cable. According to Newton's 2nd law, the tension in the cable equals the weight of the snowboarder, which is calculated as T = mg, where m is the mass of the snowboarder and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²). Therefore, the tension in the cable is 764.58 N.

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an 1800kg helicopter with a cable and harness is rescuing an injured snowboarder.
the harness and snowboarder have a mass of 78.0kg
what is the tension in the cable when the snowboarder is being flown to safety at constant velocity while hanging in the harness?

I am completely lost on this problem and cannot find a starting point
 
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What forces are acting? (Draw a diagram.) Apply Newton's 2nd law.
 

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