Solving Force of Tension in Tightrope

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Homework Statement



a person balances in the middle of a tightrope 14.2m in length. the middle of the rope is 2.3m below the secured ends. if the persos weight is 6.3x10^2 N(down) determine the magnitude of the tension in the rope.

Homework Equations



F=ma

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Try drawing a picture if you haven't already. And then sum all the forces.