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Well don't I have the equations in my FBD? For example the tension force caused by "m" is F=mg, and the two tensions for the strings holding "m" up are F=mg/2? I am just confused on what to do next. We have never done any problems like this

Homework Statement Here is the problem with the picture Homework Equations F=ma The Attempt at a Solution I drew the free body diagrams for each block. Basically I am solving for FM1 on FM3 and FM3 on FM1 (I know that they are equal). I figured that the Net Force is 3N so i...

Ok I tried drawing the free body diagrams for the masses-

Homework Statement If the system below is in equilibrium, show that tan(Theta) = 1 + (2M/m) Homework Equations F=ma The Attempt at a Solution I was pretty confused with this problem. All I think I know is that the force being pulled downward on M is F=mg/2. Can someone...

Ahh ok thanks a bunch, like i said if never done pulleys so the correct way to do things helps lol

Homework Statement A mass M is held in place by an applied force , FA , and the pulley system shown in the figure below. The pulleys are massless and frictionless. Express the tension in each section of the rope, FT1, FT2, FT3, FT4, and FT5, as well as the applied force, FA , in terms of M...

Homework Statement Hi, I'm in a calculus base physics course in college so i thought this forum would be appropriate to post this question. The question is as follows: "A cannonball leaves the end of the cannon with an initial velocity of 67 m/s. Assuming a level terrain, at what angle(s)...