How to know if all the strings have the same tension or not

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To determine if all strings have the same tension, perform a moment balance around each pulley. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding moment balances in rigid bodies. It suggests that the question appears to be a homework query and recommends posting it in the appropriate homework section for better assistance. The conversation indicates a need for foundational knowledge in physics to tackle such problems. The thread concludes with a closure, indicating that further discussion is not encouraged.
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Do a moment balance around each pulley.
 
Chestermiller said:
Do a moment balance around each pulley.
Can you please tell me how to do that?
 
Neon32 said:
Can you please tell me how to do that?
Have you not yet learned about how to do balances of moments on rigid bodies?
 
This looks very much like a homework question? If so you should really post it in the homework section where you will find a template.
 
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Definitely looks like homework that should be re-posted in Introductory Physics Homework. Thread closed.
 

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