Two lifeguards pull on ropes attached to a
raft. If they pull in the same direction, the raft
experiences a net external force of 365 N to
the right. If they pull in opposite directions,
the raft experiences a net external force of
132 N to the left.
Draw a free body diagram for each situation
and find the magnitude of the larger of the two
individual forces.
Answer in units of N
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X + Y = 365
X - Y = -123
Sum: 2x = 233
X = 116.5 N.
X + Y = 365
116.5 + Y = 365
Y = 248.5 N.
Sure! Let's break down the problem step by step.
Step 1: Draw a free body diagram for the first situation where the two lifeguards pull in the same direction.
In this situation, there are two forces acting on the raft. The first force is the force applied by the lifeguard on the left, and the second force is the force applied by the lifeguard on the right. Since the net external force is to the right, we can assume that the force applied by the lifeguard on the right is larger. We'll represent this force as F1.
F1 (to the right) F2 (to the right)
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Step 2: Find the magnitude of the larger individual force.
Given that the net external force is 365 N to the right, we know that the magnitude of the larger individual force (F1) is 365 N.
F1 = 365 N (to the right)
Step 3: Draw a free body diagram for the second situation where the two lifeguards pull in opposite directions.
In this situation, there are two forces acting on the raft. The first force is the force applied by the lifeguard on the left, and the second force is the force applied by the lifeguard on the right. Since the net external force is 132 N to the left, we can assume that the force applied by the lifeguard on the left is larger. We'll represent this force as F2.
F1 (to the left) F2 (to the right)
<------------<------------
Step 4: Find the magnitude of the larger individual force.
Given that the net external force is 132 N to the left, we know that the magnitude of the larger individual force (F2) is 132 N.
F2 = 132 N (to the right)
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To find the magnitude of the larger of the two individual forces, we can analyze the forces acting on the raft in each situation.
1. When the lifeguards pull in the same direction, the raft experiences a net external force of 365 N to the right.
In this case, both lifeguards are exerting forces in the same direction. Let's assume the magnitude of the force exerted by the first lifeguard as F1 and the magnitude of the force exerted by the second lifeguard as F2.
The free body diagram for this situation will show the following forces:
- Force exerted by the first lifeguard (F1) in the right direction, labeled as F1.
- Force exerted by the second lifeguard (F2) in the right direction, labeled as F2.
- Net external force experienced by the raft, labeled as 365 N to the right.
Since the forces are acting in the same direction, we can set up an equation:
F1 + F2 = 365 N
2. When the lifeguards pull in opposite directions, the raft experiences a net external force of 132 N to the left.
In this case, the lifeguards are exerting forces in opposite directions. Let's assume the magnitude of the force exerted by the first lifeguard as F3 and the magnitude of the force exerted by the second lifeguard as F4.
The free body diagram for this situation will show the following forces:
- Force exerted by the first lifeguard (F3) in the left direction, labeled as F3.
- Force exerted by the second lifeguard (F4) in the right direction, labeled as F4.
- Net external force experienced by the raft, labeled as 132 N to the left.
Since the forces are acting in opposite directions, we can set up another equation:
F3 - F4 = 132 N
Now we have two equations with two unknowns:
F1 + F2 = 365 N
F3 - F4 = 132 N
To find the magnitude of the larger of the two individual forces, we need to solve these equations. However, without specific numerical values for F1, F2, F3, and F4, it is not possible to calculate the exact magnitudes of the individual forces.
To find the magnitudes, you need to know additional information, such as the values of F1, F2, F3, or F4. Once these values are known, you can substitute them into the equations and solve for the individual forces.