A 69.0 kg tightrope walker stands at the center of a rope. The rope supports are 10 m apart and the rope sags 11.0 ∘ at each end. The tightrope walker crouches down, then leaps straight up with an acceleration of 8.40 m/s2 to catch a passing trapeze. What is the tension in the rope as he jumps? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A 69.0 kg tightrope walker stands at the center of a rope. The rope supports are 10 m apart and the rope sags 11.0 ∘ at each end. The tightrope walker crouches down, then leaps straight up with an acceleration of 8.40 m/s2 to catch a passing trapeze.

What is the tension in the rope as he jumps?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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