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Answer:
- the magnitude of the tension force exerted by the hamstring muscles on the leg is 990 N
- the magnitude of compression force at the knee joint is 900 N
Explanation:
Given the data in the question and diagram below;
Net torque = 0
Torque = force × lever arm
so
F × ( 15.0 in + 1.5 in ) = T
× 1.5 in
given that F = 90 N
90 × ( 15.0 in + 1.5 in ) = T × 1.5 in
90 N × 16.5 in = T × 1.5 in
T = ( 90 N × 16.5 in ) / 1.5 in
T = 990 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the tension force exerted by the hamstring muscles on the leg is 990 N
b) magnitude of compression force at the knee joint;
In equilibrium, net force = 0
along horizontal
F - T
+ F
= 0
we substitute
F - 990 + 90 = 0
F - 900 = 0
F = 900 N
Therefore, the magnitude of compression force at the knee joint is 900 N
