A heavy sled is being pulled by two people, as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the sled and the ground is u, = 0.603, and the kinetic friction coefficient is Hy = 0.419. The combined mass of the sled and its load is m = 276 kg. The ropes are separated by an angle o = 22.0°, and they make an angle 0 = 31.1° with the horizontal. Assuming both ropes pull equally hard, what is the minimum rope tension required to get the sled moving? minimum rope tension:

A heavy sled is being pulled by two people, as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the sled and the ground is u, = 0.603, and the kinetic friction coefficient is Hy = 0.419. The combined mass of the sled and its load is m = 276 kg. The ropes are separated by an angle o = 22.0°, and they make an angle 0 = 31.1° with the horizontal. Assuming both ropes pull equally hard, what is the minimum rope tension required to get the sled moving? minimum rope tension:

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