1. 10. The angle of each half of the rope, measured from the dashed line, is
0.3 m
θ = tan−1 = 1.9◦ .
9m
Analyzing forces at the “kink” (where F is exerted) we find
F 550 N
T = = = 8.3 × 103 N .
2 sin θ 2 sin 1.9◦