Chapter 4
Newton's Three Laws
Part 3

Solution for Example 1

We need to add the two vectors together.

Using the parallelogram method.

This is a 3-4-5 triangle. Therefore, the resultant is 500 N. Now we have to calculate the angle. Tangent will help us calculate that angle.

Now the final answer is

The tension in the rope is 500 N, because the net force exerted by the clowns is transmitted to the rope.

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