A tightly stretched “high wire” is 46 m long. It sags 2.2 m when a 60.0-kg tightrope

Chapter 9, Problem 58GP

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Problem 58GP

A tightly stretched “high wire” is 46 m long. It sags 2.2 m when a 60.0-kg tightrope walker stands at its center. What is the tension in the wire? Is it possible to increase the tension in the wire so that there is no sag?

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QUESTION:

Problem 58GP

A tightly stretched “high wire” is 46 m long. It sags 2.2 m when a 60.0-kg tightrope walker stands at its center. What is the tension in the wire? Is it possible to increase the tension in the wire so that there is no sag?

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Solution 58 GP

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To find the tension in the wire, and also to explain if it will be possible to increase the tension in the wire so that there is no sag.

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