Answer:
(a) W= 44N
(b)W= 31.65 N
Explanation:
Data
T=44 N : Maximum force that the rope can withstand without breaking
Newton's second law:
∑F = m*a Formula (1)
∑F : algebraic sum of the forces in Newton (N)
m : mass in kilograms (kg)
a : acceleration in meters over second square (m/s²)
(a) We apply the formula (1) at constant speed , then, a=0
W: heaviest fish that can be pulled up vertically
∑F = 0
T-W =0
W = T
W= 44N
(b) We apply the formula (1) , a= 1.26 m/s²
W: heaviest fish that can be pulled up vertically
W= m*g
m= W/g
g= 9.8 m/s² : acceleration due to gravity
∑F = 0
T-W = m*a
T= W+(W/g)*a
44=W*(1+1/9.8)* (1.26 )
44= W* 1.39
W= 44/1.39
W= 31.65 N
