Calculating Tension | Ta and Tb Homework Problem

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The problem involves calculating the tensions Ta and Tb in a system, with the original poster expressing difficulty in finding answers despite multiple attempts on various platforms. The context suggests a focus on forces and moments in a static equilibrium scenario.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the total tension needed to support the system and suggest using moments about a specific point to find individual tensions. The original poster shares their calculations for Ta and Tb, seeking validation of their results.

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The discussion includes attempts to calculate the tensions with some participants agreeing on the approach taken. However, there is no explicit consensus on the correctness of the calculations provided.

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The original poster notes that the picture is not to scale, which may affect the interpretation of the problem. There is also an indication of uncertainty regarding the calculations and the need for further validation.

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Heres the question:
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I am suppose to find the tension of both Ta and Tb

I have posted this question several time on different sites and no one seems to be able to answer it for me...If you can show me the process in doing this question I would REALLY appreciate it.

Thanks
 
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It should be easy to find the total of the two tensions - the force necessary to hold the whole thing up.

Finding one of them independently should be possible using moments (torques) about some cleverly chosen point. My guess would be to use the point where the right hand rope is attached.
 
I tried the question and this is what I got:
(490)(.55)=(Ta)(.60)
269.5=(Ta)(.60)
269.5/.60=Ta
Ta=449.167

Tb=490-449.167
Tb=40.83+20
Tb=60.83

So
Ta=449.167
Tb=60.83

Im not sure if I am right...what do you think
 
Agree!
 

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