How Do You Calculate Force and Tension in a Pulley System?

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The discussion focuses on calculating force and tension in a pulley system involving three blocks with weights of 89N, 44.5N, and 44.5N. The calculated force (F) is 7.37 N and the tension (T) in rope AD is 92.7 N. The participants utilized Newton's second law and kinematic equations to derive these values, emphasizing the relationship between the accelerations of the blocks and the effect of the pulleys on their motion.

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  • Understanding of Newton's second law of motion
  • Familiarity with kinematic equations, specifically s = 1/2 * a * t^2
  • Knowledge of tension in ropes and forces acting on pulleys
  • Basic principles of equilibrium in mechanical systems
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Thank you SO much,rl.bhat.
I finally understand.It feels so good to finally understand,
so once again ithank you rl.bhat,tiny-tim,andrevdh and anant for all the help!
 
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leena19 said:
Thank you SO much,rl.bhat.
I finally understand.It feels so good to finally understand,
so once again ithank you rl.bhat,tiny-tim,andrevdh and anant for all the help!
You are welcome. I am happy that finally I am able to convince you.
 

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