Physics HW: Man in Bosun's Chair with Massless Rope & Pully

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In summary, a man sitting in a bosun's chair with a combined mass of 95 kg is attached to a massless rope that runs over a massless, frictionless pulley. The force needed for the man to rise at a constant speed is equal to his weight, which is 95 kg multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s2), giving a force of 931 N. For an upwards acceleration of 1.3 m/s2, the force needed is equal to the weight plus the mass multiplied by the acceleration, giving a force of 1,176 N. If the rope is held by a person on the ground, the force needed for the man
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A man is sitting in a bosun's chair ( :confused: ) that dangles from a massless rope, which runs over a massless, frictionless pully and back down to the man's hand. The combined mass of the man and chair is 95 kg. (a) with what force must the man pull on the rop for him to rise at a constant speed? (b) What force is needed for an upwards acceleration of 1.3 m/s2? (c) suppose, instead, that the rope is held by a person on the ground. Repeat (a) and (b) for this new situation. (d) In each of the four cases, what is the force exerted on the ceiling by the pulley system?

The diagram of this chair shows a man in a chair that is tied to a rope the rope goes straight up to a pully on the ceiling and drops back down to his hand.
 
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Thank you very much Doc Al
 

1. What is the purpose of using a bosun's chair in this physics homework?

The bosun's chair is a simple device used to lift and lower a person in a controlled manner. In this homework, it is used as a way to demonstrate the principles of forces and motion.

2. How does the massless rope and pulley affect the system in this homework?

The use of a massless rope and pulley allows for the simplification of calculations and eliminates the effects of friction. It also allows for the force applied to the rope to be evenly distributed, making it easier to analyze the forces acting on the system.

3. Why is it important to consider the weight of the person in the bosun's chair?

The weight of the person in the bosun's chair affects the forces acting on the system. It is important to consider this weight in order to accurately calculate the forces involved and understand the principles of equilibrium.

4. How does the angle of the rope affect the forces involved in this homework?

The angle of the rope affects the direction of the force applied to the system. As the angle of the rope changes, the magnitude and direction of the forces involved also change. This can impact the equilibrium of the system and the overall motion of the person in the bosun's chair.

5. What are some real-life applications of this homework's concepts?

The principles of forces and motion demonstrated in this homework have many real-life applications, such as in the design of elevators and cranes. They are also important in understanding the mechanics of pulley systems, which are commonly used in construction and transportation industries.

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