Using the information in the figure, calculate the tension in the biceps tendon

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Using the information in the figure, calculate the tension in the biceps tendon if the hand is holding a 11.5kg ball while the forearm is held 45 ? below horizontal.(Figure 1) Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.T= ? N Using the information in the figure, calculate the tension in the biceps tendon if the hand is holding a 11.5kg ball while the forearm is held 45 ? below horizontal.(Figure 1) Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.T= ? N

Explanation / Answer

T = Mg Sin(theta)

theta = 45 degree

T = (11.5 * 9.8) / sin 45

T= 159.38 N

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