i already found the force in rope 2 but im not getting the force in rope 1.
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The tension in the two vertical ropes must sum to 700N in order to balance the window washer. EDIT. In order to find the answer for each rope, I need to know how long the scaffold is and where the window washer is standing. EDIT. Taking moments about the end nearest to window washer. T1*3.044 = 298.6*1.522 + 700*1.51 ----> T1 = 496.54 N (2. d. p.) Taking moments about the other end. T2*3.044 = 298.6*1.522 + 700*1.534 ----> T2 = 502.06 N (2. d. p.) T1 + T2 = 496.54 + 502.06 = 998.6 = 700 + 298.6 as required.
