In rock climbing, various rope and pulley systems have been devised to help haul up heavy loads,

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In rock climbing, various rope and pulley systems have been devised to help haul up heavy loads, including injured climbers. A rescuer is hauling up an injured climber who weighs 660 N using the rope and pulley system shown in Figure P5.81. (The ropes in this figure are drawn at various angles for clarity, but you can assume they’re all vertical.)

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a. What is the tension in rope 1, the rope that the rescuer pulls on?

b. What is the tension in rope 2?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780134779218

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Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones

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