Math Problem Statement
A horizontal clothesline is tied between 2 poles, 12 meters apart. When a mass of 5 kilograms is tied to the middle of the clothesline, it sags a distance of 4 meters.
What is the magnitude of the tension on the ends of the clothesline?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Statics
Trigonometry
Formulas
Trigonometric relationships in static equilibrium
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School