A gymnast (240 lbs) is hanging between two rings. His two arms make an 80° angle with his body. What load (in pounds) does he feel in each arm? Repeat with an 85° angle with his body. What would eventually happen if he tried to have his arms parallel to the ground (or as the angle approaches 90°)?

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A gymnast (240 lbs) is
hanging between two
rings. His two arms
make an 80° angle
with his body. What
load (in pounds) does
he feel in each arm?
Repeat with an 85° angle with his body.
What would eventually happen if he tried to have his arms
parallel to the ground (or as the angle approaches 90°)?
Transcribed Image Text:A gymnast (240 lbs) is hanging between two rings. His two arms make an 80° angle with his body. What load (in pounds) does he feel in each arm? Repeat with an 85° angle with his body. What would eventually happen if he tried to have his arms parallel to the ground (or as the angle approaches 90°)?
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