Friction and Tension along a Curved Path

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving a beam pinned at one end and moving along a curved path, specifically examining the forces of tension and friction acting on it. The participants are exploring the conditions for static equilibrium of the beam, particularly focusing on the angles involved.

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  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a scenario involving a beam pinned at one end and moving along a circular path, with a tension force acting at an angle and a coefficient of static friction.
  • Another participant requests clearer presentation of the problem and questions whether it is a homework assignment.
  • A third participant asks for a redrawn graph to better understand the problem due to visibility issues.
  • The original poster acknowledges the lack of clarity in their initial description and states the actual question pertains to the angles for static equilibrium of the beam.

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The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple participants expressing confusion and seeking clarification on the problem setup and the specific question being posed.

Contextual Notes

Participants have noted the need for clearer visual aids and a more precise statement of the problem, indicating potential limitations in understanding the scenario as presented.

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I just want to make sure my thinking and free body is correct before I go further in a project I am working on; for some strange reason (probably the curved path) I am doubting myself.

I will try and explain the problem but the attached image is probably the best description.

There is a beam that is pinned at A on one end and free to move along a path of constant curvature (a circle) at the other end; There is a force of tension FT that acts on the beam at an angle θ with a coefficient of friction of μs. Neglect gravity.
 

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I expect if you were to post your information a bit more legibly and actually state your question you might receive an answer.

If this is homework then you should read the instructions about posting it.
 
Can you redraw the graph? Its not clear to me and I have bad eyes :(
 
Yea I never really did state the actual problem I got a bit too excited. The question is for what angles theta phi and gamma does the beam stay in static equilibrium. I will re-post a better picture shortly.
 
Lmao!
 

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