[Solved] The breaking strength of a rope is 400 N. A fireman weighing 60 kg slides down the rope. The rope will break if

Q.	The breaking strength of a rope is 400 N. A fireman weighing 60 kg slides down the rope. The rope will break if
A.	107 dynes
B.	the acceleration is 7.5 m/s2
C.	the acceleration is 1.2 m/s2
D.	the acceleration is 3.1 m/s2
E.	the slides with an acceleration of 15 m/s2
Answer» C. the acceleration is 1.2 m/s2

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