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A 55kg person rests on two crutches. They are in equilibrium. 25% of their weight is supported by the ground. Each crutch is at an angle of 105 degrees. Calculate the magnitude of the force each crutch exerts on the person.
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Mass of the person M=55 kg, angle of the crutch with the horizontal is 105o and also it is given that 25% of the person weight is supported by the ground.
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