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The Achilles tendon is attached to the rear of the foot as shown in (Figure 1) .

ID: 1395577 • Letter: T

Question

The Achilles tendon is attached to the rear of the foot as shown in (Figure 1) . A person elevates himself just barely off the floor on the "ball of one foot." Assume the person has a mass of 76 kg and D is twice as long as d.

Part A

Find the tension FT in the Achilles tendon (pulling upward).

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Part B

Find the (downward) force FB exerted by the lower leg bone on the foot.

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Explanation / Answer

here given are

mass=76kg

D=2d

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