Physics

Physics

Problem

A uniform 5.0 m wooden board of mass 40 kg is held horizontally by two vertical ropes attached at its ends. A 60 kg person stands 2.0 m from the left end of the board. Taking g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2, determine the tension in the right-hand rope. Give your answer in newtons.

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