Calculate the barbell acceleration while being lifted

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a barbell being lifted, involving concepts of force, mass, and weight. Participants explore the relationships between these quantities, particularly in the context of lifting a barbell with specified weights.

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  • Participants discuss the total weight being lifted, questioning the correct interpretation of mass versus weight. There are attempts to calculate forces acting on the barbell and how they relate to acceleration.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the calculations needed to determine the acceleration, with some participants providing guidance on the relationships between force, mass, and weight. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being considered, particularly regarding the total forces and their directions.

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Participants note the importance of units and the distinction between mass and weight, as well as the need to account for all forces acting on the barbell in their calculations. There are indications of confusion regarding the setup and the application of formulas.

  • #31
Jeff97 said:
Clockwise=(850x0)+(100x0.7)+(750x1.2)=850+70+900=1820Nm

anticlockwise= fx1.4= 1820/1.4=1300N?
##f*1.4 \neq 1820/1.4##

Make each step clear, and keep track of units.
 
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  • #32
Jeff97 said:
True, f=3250/3 f=1083N
Where are you getting 3250? Your had the right idea last time. Just make it clear and write down units at each step.
 
  • #33
Jeff97 said:
The answer is 1300N, am I not right?
That's not right. Show your work clearly.
 
  • #34
(850x0)+(100x0.7)+(750x1.2)=970Nm

Fb x 1.4 970/1.4= 692NIS this correct?
 
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  • #35
Jeff97 said:
Fb x 1.4 970/1.4= 692N
Check your rounding.
 
  • #36
693N
 
  • #37
Jeff97 said:
693N
That looks right to me.
 
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  • #38
Thanks for your time. Last thing the ground support force, force is just 850N isn't it.
 
  • #39
Jeff97 said:
Thanks for your time. Last thing the ground support force, force is just 850N isn't it.
I believe so.
 

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