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A tightrope walker wonders if her rope is safe. Her mass is 60 kg and the length of the rope is about 20 m. The rope will break if its tension exceeds 7500 N.

What is the smallest angle at which the rope can bend up from the horizontal on either side of her to avoid breaking?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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