Determine the angle that the string starts taking tension

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The discussion focuses on determining the angle at which a string attached to a bucket begins to take tension when the bucket is lifted. Initially, the left string supports the entire weight of the bucket while it is on its side. As the bucket is lifted, there is a specific angle at which the right string transitions from slack to tension. The participants emphasize the importance of visual aids, such as sketches, to clarify the mechanics involved in this scenario.

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hi all,


please can someone help me.

i have a bucket with 2 pieces of string attached at the top to lift it, I am struggling to work out how i can find the position that the string on the right will start taking tension.

initially the bucket is on its side and then lifted up with the left string taking all the tension until a point when the right side will start taking tension.

please help!

thank you
 
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dennis1984 said:
hi all,


please can someone help me.

i have a bucket with 2 pieces of string attached at the top to lift it, I am struggling to work out how i can find the position that the string on the right will start taking tension.

initially the bucket is on its side and then lifted up with the left string taking all the tension until a point when the right side will start taking tension.

please help!

thank you

Can you post a sketch?
 

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