A 6.0 kg box is held at rest by two ropes that form 30° angles with the vertical. An external force F acts vertically downward on the box. The force exerted by each of the two ropes is denoted by T
A force diagram, showing the four forces that act on the box in equilibrium, is shown in Figure 5.6. The magnitude of force F is 410 N. The magnitude of force T is closest to: A) 271 N
B) 235 N
C) 188 N
D) 376 N
E) 470 N
A
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