3D sum of forces/static object

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In summary, the problem involves a bob attached to three pulleys at different heights with masses to achieve a theoretical equilibrium. The equations used include Newton's law of gravitation and trigonometry to calculate the forces in each string, with the final result being a Z force of -.83N in string A.
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A Bob is centered on a force plate attatched to three pulleys of different heights by string. these pulleys are located at 360*, 270* and 140* on the plate with masses to make the bob centered of .075kg, .054, and .080 respectively. The measured angles for each string were 46.4*, 41.5*, and 35.6* The object is to see how close to a theoretical 0 net force equilibrium we can get. The Bob weighs .1375kg.


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string A: .075*9.8=.74N, angle was measured to be arctanΔ6.3/Δ6=46.4*. Then for the horizontal force I have X=.74sin46.4=.54N. Y=.74sin46.4=.51 and I am unsure how to get the Z force. This is where I am stuck. I have completed the previous equations for all 3 strings and for the x and Y vectors by using FTx=ƩFx-Fbob=1.54-1.34=.2, Fty=ƩFy-Fbob=0. I am really stuck. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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The Attempt at a SolutionFor the Z force of string A, we can use the equation Ftz=ƩFz-Fbob. Then we need to determine Fbob. Fbob can be determined using Newton's law of gravitation. Fbob=m*g, where m is the mass of the bob and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Therefore, Fbob=.1375*9.8=1.34N. Now, we can calculate Ftz=ƩFz-Fbob. To determine ƩFz, we can use trigonometry to calculate the vertical component of the force. ƩFz=.74*sin46.4=.51N. Therefore, Ftz=.51-1.34=-.83N. Therefore, the Z force of string A is -.83N.
 

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