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A chain is wrapped around a log. What pull will be necessary at an angle of 52 degrees to move the log at an effective rate of 234 N along the log?

A cable is wrapped around a tree creating an angle of 49 degrees. The tension on each segment of the cable is 46 N. What is the resulting force on the tree?

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There are two word problems here regarding force and tree trunks. The tension in each segment of the cable is determined.

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A CHAIN IS WRAPPED AROUND A LOG. WHAT PULL WILL BE NECESSARY AT AN ANGLE OF 52 DEGREES TO MOVE THE LOG AT AN EFFECTIVE RATE OF ...

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