Assuming that the angle is the same for both ropes, then D. is the answer. You have to consider also if the ropes are close together or far apart and if the force to move the object is in line with the ropes or perpendicular to them.
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We use the formula,
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Here, v is velocity and its value given 26 mi/h ( in m/s, ) and d is distance and its value is given 80 m.
Substituting these values in above formula we get,
Thus, the time delay between green lights on successive blocks to keep the traffic moving continuously is 6.88 s
The velocities and the speed build a triangle, where the 1.7 m/s are the hypotenuse and the x-velocity and y-velocity are the other sides.
<span>So the x-velocity is: speed*cos(angle) </span>
<span>now plug in </span>
<span>x=1.7 m/s * cos(18.5)=1.597 m/s </span>