thanks both of you for the help. my proffessor just walked through the derivation today in class. . . I don't know why he assiNed the problem so early. . .
thanks again
Homework Statement
can someone please help and explain to me how to do this problem? all the data is in the picture above.
Homework Equations
i am not entirely sure which equations i should use. i know one possible equation is T=((T_o)^(2)+(wy)^(2))^(1/2)
The Attempt at a Solution
with the...
Homework Statement
The collar A slides on the vertical smooth bar. Masses ma=20 kg, mb = 10 kg, and spring constant k = 250 kN/m. When h = 0.2m, the spring is unstretched. Determine the value of h when the system is at rest.
Homework Equations
sum of all forces equal zero
sum of all moments...