Question: What is the tension each rope? A hot air balloon whose weight is 1000N is ready to lift off. It is tethered by 2 ropes

A hot air balloon whose weight is 1000N is ready to liftWhat is the tension each rope? 



 off. It is tethered by 2 ropes at 30 to the vertical. 

A hot air balloon whose weight is 1000N is ready to lift off. It is tethered by 2 ropes at 30 to the vertical. The hot air's lifting force is 4000N.

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