In the Skycoaster amusement park ride, riders are suspended from a tower by a long cable. A second cable then lifts them until they reach the starting position indicated in (Figure 1). The lifting cable is then released, and the riders swing down the circular arc shown.

If the four riders have a total mass of 210 kg, what is the tension in the left cable just before release?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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