Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 5 - Force and Motion-I - Problems - Page 120: 58a

Answer

$$T=466 \mathrm{\ N}$$

Work Step by Step

the total upward force on chair and man is $ 2T$. Thus, by using Newton's second law which leads us to $$ (2 \times T)-(m \times g)=(m \times a) $$ so that when $a=0,$ the tension is $T=466 \mathrm{\ N}$
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