Pulley system Definition and 346 Threads

Hello! I was hoping someone here could help me solve a real world problem. So my university pool has something called a bulkhead, which is basically a bridge that floats above the water so that people can walk across the shorter dimension of the rectangular pool (50 meters long, 25 yards wide)...

Homework Statement Two blocks ##A## and ##B## having masses ##m_1= 1 kg, m_2 = 4 kg## are arranged as shown in the figure, The pulleys ##P## and ##Q## are light and frictionless. All the blocks are resting on a horizontal floor and the pulleys are held such that strings remain just taut. At...

Homework Statement In the figure shown, friction force between the bead and the light string is ##\dfrac{mg}{4}##. Find the time in which the bead looses contact with the string after the system is released from rest. Homework Equations Weight of the bead ##(m_1)=mg## Friction acting on the...

Masses m1 and m2 are connected by a light string (A) over a light, friction-less pulley (B). The Axle of Pulley B is connected to another light string (C), which goes over a light, friction-less pulley (D), to a mass m3. Pulley D is attached to the ceiling by an attachment to its axle. The...

Homework Statement Consider the systems of 2kg and 5kg blocks. The 2kg block is resting upon a smooth frictionless horizontal surface and friction in pulley bearing is negligible. The 5kg block is suspended by a cord connected to the 2kg block. Determine the acceleration of system and tension...

Homework Statement A block of mass ## M_1 ## is on an inclined plane (the plane is inclined at 30 degrees), and is attached with a light cord over a light, frictionless pulley to another mass ## M_2 ##. ## M_1 ## is fixed at 5.00kg, and ## M_2 ## can be varied. When ## M_2 = 3.20 kg ##, ##...

Homework Statement Homework Equations PE = mgh KE = 0.5mv^2 WD = F * s The Attempt at a Solution Its part i. I understand the solution when you look at the whole system. You do not need to consider the tension in the string because they cancel out, but I want to be able to do it just...

Homework Statement [/B] A mass of 6.1 kg tied to a string is wrapped around a disk as shown. If the disk has a mass of 8.2 kg and a radius of 2.3 m, how fast will the disk be rotating when the weight has fallen 7.4 m and was released from rest? Homework Equations Θ = S/R = x/R Θ = 0.5 α t^2 τ...

Can someone check if my Sum of All Forces is setup correctly? Problem: Diagram: http://puu.sh/o6pLY/285d7b12c1.jpg Sum of all Forces:

Homework Statement Ok so here is the prompt: a 3kg object is fastened to a light spring over a pulley. The pulley is frictionless and its inertia may be neglected. The object is released from rest when the spring is unstretched. If the object drops 0.1 meters before stopping, find the spring...

Homework Statement atwood machine: pulley with negligible mass and frictionless with 2 blocks hanging at rest. The first block "m" has a mass of 3.66kg The second Block "M" is unknown The blocks are released; block M accelerates at .255*g m/s2 downward Find the mass of block "M" Hint: There...

Homework Statement this is from an example problem in the hibbler dynamics book 13th edition in the section of work so i don't really have a question on how to do it. the question is why is the problem solved the way it is solved. the system has one pulley.one rope.and two masses at each end...

Hello! I am a teacher in Kuwait and we're looking to add some more engaging activity to the construction areas of our Reception/KG playground. We want to build a pulley system to raise and lower buckets of sand or bricks. We have some basic designs and we can find some pre made components...

Homework Statement All the masses of the black dots are the same, the pulleys and ropes are massless. Calculate the acceleration of the right most object (the one that is just on the single hanging rope) Homework Equations Fnet= ∑F : ma=T-mg d= v1t + 1/2at^2 The Attempt at a Solution The left...

Homework Statement The pulley system is stationary. What is the maximum and minimum mass of block B to keep the system stationary? We know that: Mass of A = 100 kg Angle = 45 degrees μ = 0.1 Homework Equations F = ma The Attempt at a Solution I know that in order for the system to stay...

Homework Statement Find the value of W to maintain equilibrium Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have split the system into two, creating a triangle. From this I have a right angle triangle with an adjacent of 2m, opposite of 0.6m and an hypotenuse of 2.088m (calculated through...

Homework Statement Two masses are connected by a light string passing over a light, frictionless pulley, as shown in the figure below. The mass m1 (which is greater than m2) is released from rest. Use the isolated system model to answer the following. In terms of m1, m2, and h, determine the...

Homework Statement A horizontal bar with a mass of 3.2 kg and a length L of 64 cm is rigidly mounted to a vertical spindle of negligible mass such that the two objects spin together. The spindle has a diameter of 2.0 cm, and it is attached to the bar a distance of L /4 from its centre of mass...

This problem is an example from Mosca and Tipler, 9-13, 6th edition. I believe the books equation for the acceleration of the system is incorrect according to my work... Anyway, here goes 1. Homework Statement "Two blocks are connected by a string that passes over a disk pulley of radius R...

Homework Statement Homework Equations P = T*V F=ma 3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B] My approach was this: Using the pin at C as a datum, I figured that DB=CD and thus 2CD + AC = l. Thus I figured that at 3 ft/s, A was rising 3/2 feet per second. However, I also figured the it would...

Homework Statement LETTER d only [/B] Homework Equations Fnet = ma The Attempt at a Solution So I considered 2m independently and set its net force equal to its gravity minus its tension. (2m)a = Fg - Ft = (2m)g - Ft I then rearranged the equation so that Ft = (2m)g - (2m)a = 2m(g-a)...

Homework Statement A string is hung over a fixed pulley, and a mass of m3 is suspended from one end of the string. The other end of the string supports a massless pulley, over which a second string is hung. This string has a m2 mass attached to one end, and a m1 mass attached to the other end...

Homework Statement At the instant shown, the rod R is rotating about its centre of rotation with ω=3.8rad/s. mA=10kg; The pulley, with mP=8.7kg and RP=0.2m, may be modeled as a uniform disc. The rod, with mR=4.1kg and L=0.8m, may be modeled as a thin beam rotating about one end. g=9.8m/s ²...

Homework Statement A mass m1 on a horizontal shelf is attached by a thin string that passes over a frictionless pulley to a 2.4 kg mass (m2) that hangs over the side of the shelf 1.4 m above the ground. The system is released from rest at t = 0 and the 2.4 kg mass strikes the ground at t = 0.85...

1. A mass on a flat surface is pulled with an angled force of 200N (as shown) and is connected by a massless rope/pulley to another mass below on an incline. Find the acceleration and Tension in the rope.Homework Equations Fnet = ma Fg = mg Ff = Mu x Fn The Attempt at a Solution Had a question...

Homework Statement it is Problem 3.30. Homework Equations I am not sure how to sum the forces about each consecutive pulley I have been at this for 4 hours now. It is sad I can solve the DE questions and not this. The Attempt at a Solution I had the first pulley at the top as (where y is...

This was a problem on an exam that our professor later discovered was unsolvable THE WAY HE POSED THE QUESTION. First off, it's important to note that this is from a statics class, therefore Fnet = 0 will be true for all problems in our course. So here's my thoughts on this and I would like to...

Homework Statement A collar with a pulley slides on a frictionless vertical bar GH. A string A B C D is wrapped around, where portion AB of the string is horizontal. A spring with 2.5 lb/in. stiffness is placed between the collar and point H. The spring has 7 in. unstreched length and 5 in...

There is this T.a rule in laws of motion which can be applied to a system to solve problems regarding constraint motion. Here's an example This example is pretty simple so I've decided to show the application of the rule here. Consider the FBD of m, T is in the same direction as the...

In the diagram below there is a hoisting system set up to lift a 1000 lb. unit up a radio tower. This unit is used for painting towers and is lifted using a capstan hoist. As the unit is lifted, it will be tagged with a 6ft. (adjustable) tag line with a pulley that travels up the end of the...

Homework Statement The system shown in Fig. 2-6 is in static equilibrium. Use the principle of virtual work to find the weights A and B. Neglect the weight of the strings and the friction in the pulleys. Quick aside: This is straight out of the Exercises for the Feynman Lectures on Physics, in...

Homework Statement https://int.erlace.com/uploads/teacher/1533/images/3modifiedatwood(1).jpg Ignore friction and the the rope and the pulley and the rope have negligible mass. When the hanging block has descended a distance , how much work has the gravitational force by the Earth done on...

Hello Everyone, I'm currently making simulations in Solidworks and am confused. I have to double the force on a pulley and change the dimensions from the original pulley, in order to withstand the new force. My hypothesis: If I multiply all the dimensions by the cubed root of 2, then my...

(Note: The title would better describe the subject if written like this: "2 blocks on a horizontal frictionless surface connected by a massless string vs. pulley system")Hello, I have a problem regarding pulling two blocks of different masses connected by a string horizontally with opposing...

Homework Statement A block of mass m1 is on top of a block of mass m2. Block 2 is connected by an ideal rope passing through a pulley to a block of unknown mass m3 as shown. The pulley is massless and frictionless. There is friction between block 1 and 2 and between the horizontal surface and...

Homework Statement A block of 1kg is resting on an incline of 20° that has a coefficient of friction μk=0.45 with the surface. It is connected with a mass less string to a friction-less pulley of mass 0.10 kg to a hanging block of 2 kg. What is the acceleration of the system without ignoring...

Homework Statement So I have a horizontal pulley positioned at the edge of table with a mass of .2kg hanging down from a height of .76meters, the other end of the string is attached to a wooden block of mass .25kg that when the .2kg weight is dropped the wooden block is pulled towards the...

Homework Statement Hi all, I just had a quick question regarding a problem that I have to write a lab report on. The problem involves solving for the moment of inertia of a system that involves a pulley with a hanging mass attached to a spool that turns a flywheel. The solution is supposed to...

Homework Statement Homework Equations Kinetic Energy = 0.5 I w^2 v = r * w torque = Inertia * angular acceleration The Attempt at a Solution That's the problem. I have no idea where to start. I assume that the end goal is to find the angular velocity, and convert to linear velocity, but I...

Homework Statement A spring is attached to the ceiling, a pulley is attached to the other end of the spring, a string is suspended over the pulley, and a mass attached to the free end of this string. The system oscillates vertically. Can someone PLEASE help me derive this equation for natural...

In this derivation (see attached image), does the author assume that the rope doesn't slip? Because if it does, then there is no guarantee that ##\ddot{l} = 0##, right? Also, does this equation apply to all pulley systems where one pulley is fixed and the other is allowed to move? For example...

Homework Statement For what m1 will the illustrated pulley system be in static equilibrium if m2 = 60 kg? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution im supposed to use the change in lengths but don't know how to do it

Homework Statement Hi Guys, I am looking at a simple movable pulley system like the one two in from the left. I am trying to work out the relationship between the force applied to the free end (called F2 in the picture) and the tension in the cable Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution...

Hi, I am building a simple pulley for a weightlifting machine. In most cases pulleys are designed to lift heavier loads easier, I want to actually make it harder to lift the load… So I don't have to put so much weight on the end. Can I amend my simple pulley design in a (simple) way to...

A girl stands on a platform and pulley system. The masses of the platform, girl and pulley are M, m and u respectively. The rope is mass-less. Let the girl pull up on the rope so that she accelerates a upwards. What is the tension of the rope? What is the normal force between the person and the...

Homework Statement So I am stuck on this homework problem. I understand the general direction I have to take, but my algebra and physics aren't good. Here's the problem: A simple Atwood's machine uses two masses, m1 and m2. Starting from rest, the speed of the two masses is 10.0 m/s at the end...

Homework Statement A 1.0 kg box on a horizontal frictionless surface is accelerated by attaching a 1.5 kg mass as shown in the diagram. What is the magnitude of acceleration of the box?(Remember, both boxes accelerate.) Homework Equations F = ma The Attempt at a Solution I drew a free body...

Homework Statement We have a system, consisting of a Disk radius R, with weight M, with a cordless string attached on its edge, at one edge of this cordless string we have a block of mass m, at the other end, we have the string attached to a spring with one end fixed to the floor, with spring...

Homework Statement If you have a motor pulley and a drum pulley connected by a belt then how do you explain why the belt can sometimes slip if the washing machine is rotating too fast? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I know that the answer involves the tension of the belt being...

I am having a bit of difficulty with the concept of unequal tension in a rope. What are the conditions for unequal tension? I read that the tension is the same when there is no acceleration. Why is this the case? Can someone explain this concept to me? Thanks :)