i need help in physics(counterweights)?

Sarah V

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consider a stage production of Peter Pan, where a 45.0-kg child actor playing Peter has to be suspended by a light rope, as shown. Backstage a smooth surface sloped at 50° supports a counterweight shown. At the current scene, Peter is at rest while talking to Wendy.

What is the tension in the rope?

A. 222 N
B. 441 N
C. 345 N
D. 450 N
E. Zero

What must be the mass of the counterweight?

A. 58.7 kg
B. 56.3 kg
C. 54.9 kg
D. 52.8 kg
E. Zero
 
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