Two prospectors are pulling on ropes attached around the neck of a donkey that does not want to move. One prospector pulls with a force of 50 lb, and the other pulls with a force of 80 lb. If the angle between the ropes is 20°, as shown in the figure, then how much force must the donkey use in order to stay put? (The donkey knows the proper direction in which to apply his force). 50 lb 20° 80 lb The donkey must use (Round to one decimal place as needed.) Ibs of force.

Two prospectors are pulling on ropes attached around the neck of a donkey that does not want to move. One prospector pulls with a force of 50 lb, and the other pulls with a force of 80 lb. If the angle between the ropes is 20°, as shown in the figure, then how much force must the donkey use in order to stay put? (The donkey knows the proper direction in which to apply his force). 50 lb 20° 80 lb The donkey must use (Round to one decimal place as needed.) Ibs of force.

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter5: Newton's Law Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21P: Two teenagers are pulling on ropes attached to a tree. The angle between the ropes is 30 . David...

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