A helicopter is holding a 5,000-N bridge section 100 m over the spot where it is going to be placed, but the helicopter is slightly off. How much force must the spotter on the ground apply to the bridge section to move it 1 m into the proper position?

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A helicopter is holding a 5,000-N bridge section 100 m over the spot where it is going to be placed, but the helicopter is slightly off. How much force must the spotter on the ground apply to the bridge section to move it 1 m into the proper position?