How Does the Force on the Ceiling Change in Different Bosun's Chair Scenarios?

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The discussion focuses on the forces acting on a bosun's chair system with a man weighing 95 kg. It explores how the force on the ceiling changes under different scenarios: when the man pulls up at constant velocity, when he accelerates upwards at 1.3 m/s², and when another man pulls on the rope from below. The key equation referenced is F = ma, indicating that the force will vary based on acceleration. Participants suggest using a free body diagram to better visualize the forces involved. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for calculating the force on the ceiling in each scenario.
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Homework Statement


A man sits on a bosun's chair that dangles from a massless rope, which runs over a massless pulley and back down to the man's hand.

mass of man and chair: 95kg

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1) With up force is the man suppose to pull go up at constant velocity?
2) With an upward acceleration of 1.3 m/s^2?
3) If another man below pulls on the rope from below, what force?
4) With an upward accell of 1.3 m/s^2?

Homework Equations


What is the magnitude of force on the ceiling from the pulley system in 1), 2), 3), 4) ?

The Attempt at a Solution


I can't visualize if there would be any force different, unless they would all be the same..
 
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The force will depend on the acceleration because of F = ma.
Any other forces involved?
Looks rather tricky to me - better start with a free body diagram.
 
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