Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

During a high-wire circus performance, a man with mass $85\,\text{kg}$ is stationary at the centre of the wire. On both sides of the man, the wire makes an angle of $20^{\circ}$ to the horizontal. What is the tension $T$ in the wire?

  • A$0.44\,\text{kN}$
  • B$0.89\,\text{kN}$
  • C$1.2\,\text{kN}$
  • D$2.4\,\text{kN}$

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