The Achilles tendon is attached to the rear of the foot. Assume that a person has a mass of 53 kg and that D is twice as long as d. When a person elevates himself just barely off the floor on the "ball of one foot," estimate the tension in the Achilles tendon (pulling upward).

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The Achilles tendon is attached to the rear of the foot. A person elevates himself just barely off the floor on the "ball of one foot." Assume the person has a mass of 60 kg and D is twice as long as d. Find the tension FT in the Achilles tendon (pulling upward).