Homework Statement
Calculate the tension T in case a, b, and c if acceleration = 0.
Ws = weight of the bottom pulley
W = weight of the weight
Homework Equations
mg - T = m*a
The Attempt at a Solution
For a, it just seems like T = Ws + Wm since the bottom pulley is connected to...
Upper pulley FBD = Tension to the left at angle α and I guess some type of support holding it up?
Lower pulley FBD = Tension to the left at angle β as well as weight pointing down.
For the lower one, it's supported by the Y component of that string, right?
T*sin(β) = W
T = W/sin(β)
If...
Homework Statement
Fb is the spring balance which measures the total tension in the string. So T1 + T2 = Fb
The system is at rest so a = 0.
Weight W is hanging as shown in the diagram.
T1 corresponds with angle α and T2 corresponds with angle β.
ONLY THE HORIZONTAL FORCE CONTRIBUTES TO...