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asdasdasd
Feb26-08, 09:44 PM
I was given this problem as a quiz in class. Unfortunately, I did not finish it. I decided to try it at home as I need the practice.

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Sorry for the crudely drawn image.
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Find: T, T_2y, T_3y, T_3x given T_2y = T_3y and the object is in translational and rotational equilibrium.

Figure of problem also attached.

2. Relevant equations

Don't think there are any.

3. The attempt at a solution

Sum of all forces is zero.

\Sigma x = T_3x + -T\cos30^\circ = 0
\Sigma y = 2T_2y + T\sin30^\circ - 500N = 0

Sum of torque is zero.

\Sigma\Gamma = -(4m)(2T_2y) + (1.75m)T_3x + (2m)(500N)

Substitution time?

T_3x = T\cos30^\circ
T_2y = \frac{500N - T\sin30^\circ}{2}
0N = -(4m)(500N - T\sin30^\circ) + (1.75m)(T\cos30^\circ) + 1000N
0N = -1000N + 3.516T

Proposed values

T = 284.414N
T_3x = 246.31N
T_2y = T_3y = 178.896N

I just want to know if I did this correctly. If not, I would greatly appreciated any help. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

asdasdasd
Feb26-08, 11:30 PM
Sorry to bump my own thread... I just want to know if I did the problem correctly...