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My actual application has 5 sets of pulleys above and below. But its not the number that is the issue, it is the complete lack of equations applicable to this topic. Sure there a tons of equations about the FORCE of pulley sets, but 2 weeks of scouring every bit of written material google can...

Homework Statement For the pictured block and tackle system, formulate an equation to solve for the rotational speed of each sheave wheel for a given line pull speed. (ignore friction, slippage, line stretch) (Mass, force, efficiency, mechanical advantage are not the focus of this. Pulley...