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photoshop1234
1 month ago
10

In the sport of parasailing, a person is attached to a rope being pulled by a boat while hanging from a parachute-like sail. A r

ider is towed at a constant speed by a rope that is at an angle of 15 ∘ from horizontal. The tension in the rope is 1900 N. The force of the sail on the rider is 30∘ from horizontal. What is the weight of the rider? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Physics
1 answer:
Maru [3.3K]1 month ago
6 0

Answer:

570 N

Explanation:

To analyze the forces acting on the rider, begin by sketching a free body diagram. Three forces can be identified: the tension force at 15° below horizontal, the drag force at 30° above horizontal, and the weight directed downward.

As the rider maintains a constant speed, the acceleration remains at 0.

Considering forces in the x-direction:

∑F = ma

F cos 30° - T cos 15° = 0

Thus, F = T cos 15° / cos 30°

Considering forces in the y-direction:

∑F = ma

F sin 30° - W - T sin 15° = 0

From which, W = F sin 30° - T sin 15°

Substituting gives:

W = (T cos 15° / cos 30°) sin 30° - T sin 15°

W = T cos 15° tan 30° - T sin 15°

W = T (cos 15° tan 30° - sin 15°)

Given T = 1900 N:

W = 1900 (cos 15° tan 30° - sin 15°)

W = 570 N

The rider's weight is 570 N, which is roughly equivalent to 130 lb.

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