Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 353: 84a

Answer

The child weighs $~~270~N$

Work Step by Step

The vertical component of the tension is equal in magnitude to the child's weight. We can find the child's weight: $W = F_T~cos~\theta$ $W = (280~N)~cos~15^{\circ}$ $W = 270~N$ The child weighs $~~270~N$
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