Is My Newton's Law Homework Answer Correct?

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The discussion centers around a Newton's Second Law homework problem where the user calculated a tension force of 82N. The user referenced HyperPhysics for confirmation, which also provided the same value. Despite this, the user was informed that the correct answer is listed as option E, indicating a discrepancy between their calculation and the provided answers. The consensus is that the user's calculation appears accurate based on the problem statement.

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Homework Statement



I tried solving the question below, but I get a different answer than any available inthe m multiple choice.

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Homework Equations



Netwon's Second Law

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I get 82N. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/incpl2.html gives me 82N for the tension as well. Am I incorrect? Apparently, the answer is E.
 
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The value that you calculated looks correct for the given problem statement.
 

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