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jen333
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Hey!
I have a physics problem on dynamics. I did the question and received an answer, however, the answer is different from the one that i was given. I just want to know if I did something wrong (i probably did) or if the answer that was given is wrong. here it goes:
Proper storage of hay bales is essential for the survival of cattle during Canadian winters. A farmer uses a cable to exert an upward pull of 850N on a 81.6kg bale of hay at a local farm. Use a diagram and determine the acceleration of the bale as it is lifted onto a barn loft.
The answer that is given is 0.607m/s^2
Here's how I executed the problem:
a) drew a FBD diagram
^
l
l
l T=850N
O
l
\/ Fg
b) i found the force of support on the bale of hay (not sure if this is right)
F=ma
= 81.6kg x 9.81m/s^2
= 800N
c) subtracted this force from the tension force:
850N-800N= 50N
d) i used the formula again F=ma
a=F/m= 50N/81.6kg
= 0.613m/s^2
I have a physics problem on dynamics. I did the question and received an answer, however, the answer is different from the one that i was given. I just want to know if I did something wrong (i probably did) or if the answer that was given is wrong. here it goes:
Proper storage of hay bales is essential for the survival of cattle during Canadian winters. A farmer uses a cable to exert an upward pull of 850N on a 81.6kg bale of hay at a local farm. Use a diagram and determine the acceleration of the bale as it is lifted onto a barn loft.
The answer that is given is 0.607m/s^2
Here's how I executed the problem:
a) drew a FBD diagram
^
l
l
l T=850N
O
l
\/ Fg
b) i found the force of support on the bale of hay (not sure if this is right)
F=ma
= 81.6kg x 9.81m/s^2
= 800N
c) subtracted this force from the tension force:
850N-800N= 50N
d) i used the formula again F=ma
a=F/m= 50N/81.6kg
= 0.613m/s^2
