Finding W1 & W2 Given Frictionless Pulley System

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The discussion focuses on calculating the weights W1 and W2 in a frictionless pulley system where W3 is given as 200N. The equilibrium conditions lead to the equation T1sin50 + T2sin35 - W1 = 0, where T1 and T2 are the tensions in the ropes. Participants emphasize the need for an additional equation due to the presence of two unknowns, W1 and W2, which cannot be solved with a single equation alone.

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hi mrdoods! welcome to pf! :smile:

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mrdoods said:
T1sin50+T2sin35-W1=0
T1(0.766)+T2(-0.422)-W1=0
?

(i think you have your 1 2 and 3 mixed up :redface:)

why are you using sin ? :confused:

and you have two unknowns, so won't you need another equation also? :wink:
 

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