Finding tension and friction force in a pulley system

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Homework Statement


http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8717/friction.png

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


T-W_a=0
W=mg=-186.6
T=186.6
T-Q-fs=0
186.6-Q-fs

fs=uN
N=60+147=207
fs=82.8
186.6-Q-82.8=0
Q=103.8
what is wrong??
 
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Note: They want the maximum value of Q.
 
wait so should I take the direction of friction to the right? 82.8+186.2=269 .. but that also isn't in the choice list

Edit: wait I have things to two significant figures right? so is 270 the right answer?
 
madah12 said:
wait so should I take the direction of friction to the right? 82.8+186.2=269 .. but that also isn't in the choice list

Edit: wait I have things to two significant figures right? so is 270 the right answer?
Yes.