Exercise 3.31 The forces exerted on the shoes and back of the 72-kg climber by the walls of the "chimney" are perpendicular to the walls exerting them. The tension in the rope is 640 N. What is the magnitude of the force exerted on his back?

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Exercise 3.31
The forces exerted on the shoes and back of the 72-kg climber by the walls of the "chimney" are
perpendicular to the walls exerting them. The tension in the rope is 640 N. What is the magnitude of the
force exerted on his back?
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 3.31 The forces exerted on the shoes and back of the 72-kg climber by the walls of the "chimney" are perpendicular to the walls exerting them. The tension in the rope is 640 N. What is the magnitude of the force exerted on his back?
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