Spring balance Definition and 16 Threads

I guess im still a bit rusty with spring problems. Heres the given figure: Can someone walk me through what exactly would happen when the system is released from rest. Mainly im concerned about the 5kg block when it moves down by say a distance x, this means the gravitational force is more...

Hi, I was thinking about a simple scenario in the framework of Newton (classic) mechanics. Take a spring scale/balance fixed at one end (wall) with a body attached to the other end's hook. From an analysis point of view we can consider as "system" the spring scale + the wall + the body. Then...

Net force acting downwards is ##5g-g=4g## in downward direction. Net force on pulley is ##2T-4g##. Weight measured by balance?

Here is the diagram: I’ve only drawn the diagram and made equations for the sum of forces in the x-directions and y-directions: ##\sum F_{x}=(7 lbs)sin\beta+(8 lbs)sin\alpha=0## ##\sum F_{y}=(8 lbs)cos\alpha+(7 lbs)cos\beta-13 lbs=0##

Homework Statement Homework Equations only basic school level physics will be needed in this question. The Attempt at a Solution The mass m1 pulls spring from first side and m2 pulls spring from the other side therefore reading should be m1-m2. But my answer is wrong. I can't understand what...

The figure below shows a system in equillibrium. The pulley and the springs (both with constants "k") are ideal. The period of oscillation of the mass A is given by: Relevant equations: F = -kx (SHM) I tried to do a "force diagram" and set up some geometric relations but it´s not working.

I 've got a project, and I 've been searching all over to find an answer; what is the efficiency of the accelerometer itself (p.e. in its use in smart-devices as screen-orientation method)? Or do you know, what is the efficiency (approximately of a regular spring (NOT into void)? Thank you...

Homework Statement I'm currently working on the "cavendish" experiment and wish to use/develop a method separate from the casus we've been provided. Now I've nicely calculated and derived everything I need to know, including all the corrections that have to be made for the mass of the rod, the...

Homework Statement A light spring passing over a smooth pulley carries a spring balance of mass 1 kg and two weights of masses 1 kg and 2 kg. the reading on the balance will be Homework Equations 3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B] to my knowledge whatever the tension above the spring balance...

Hi all, I could use some assistance with the following problem. "The spring of a spring balance is 5.0in. long when there is no weight on the balance, and it is 9.6in. long with 8.0 lb hung from the balance. How much work is done stretching it from 5.0in to 12.2in?" So far, I know to take...

A spring balance cannot be used to measure the weight of anything under the conditions of a space shuttle. Is there any way you might use a spring balance to compare the 'heaviness' of twin babies born on the shuttle? Discuss. I don't know how you'd use a spring balance in the shuttle.. Any...

By definition, the difference between Mass and Weight is easy to comprehend. However, I am really confused, confused to the level I feel like ripping all the hair out of my head, with spring balances: After researching a lot, I think that as I step on a spring balance the spring will extend...

Homework Statement This was a concept question my lecturer gave us, and although he tried to explain it thoroughly, I still didn't get it. So I was hoping someone could help me out. There are 2 parts to this question Firstly a spring balance is attached hanging from a celling using a...

The scale of a spring balance reading from zero to 180 N is 7.00 cm long. A fish suspended from the balance is observed to oscillate vertically at 2.50 Hz. What is the mass of the fish? Neglect the mass of the spring. ________ kg Attempt k =(180-0)/(7-0) = 25.714 N/m frequency =...

ok so i am completely lost on all this force stuff...help...please An object is hung from a spring balance attached to the ceiling of an elevator cab. The balance reads 65 N when the elevator is standing still. (a) What is the reading when the elevator is moving upward with a constant...

Homework Statement Find the readings on each of the balances in these 4 situations (strings are massless and incline is frictionless): (sorry about the photo - don't know how to fix it) Homework Equations F=ma, W=mg The Attempt at a Solution 1) Seems easy enough. I am...