Ancient pyramid builders are balancing a uniform rectangular stone slab of weight $w,$ tipped at an angle $$ above the horizontal using a rope $($Figure $1).$ The rope is held by five workers who share the force equally.

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$1$ of $1$

Part A

If $=15\mathrm{.}0,$ what force does each worker exert on the rope?

Express your answer in terms of $w($the weight of the slab$).$

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Part B

As $$ increases, does each worker have to exert more or less force than in part $A,$ assuming they do not change the angle of the rope?

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