Prooving a system will travel up to 180 degrees

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The discussion revolves around proving that a system can rotate freely up to 180 degrees, involving a counterweight (m2) and a mass (m1) of a pan. Users are seeking clarification on the equations provided, particularly the right-hand side of the equation, which is causing confusion regarding its components and meaning. There are questions about the diagram's clarity, the definition of terms like "pan" and "bearing housing," and the pivot point of the system. Participants are trying to understand the relationships between the forces and the geometry of the setup to validate the proof. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for clearer definitions and better visual aids to facilitate understanding of the mechanics involved.
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Homework Statement


To prove that system will travel freely upto 180 degree
m2 is counterweight and m1 is mass of pan (=3kg)
i have attched the fbd or another link http://www.imagebam.com/image/54bb5a394377595

Homework Equations


m1(h + a sin θ) g x = m2 y h g
m2 = 9.13 kg

The Attempt at a Solution


we are stuck at the following equation
Pwg ≥( m1 x^2 + m2 y^2) sin2 θ / [ x(h-xsin2 θ)]
LHS is weight of pan and arm and if LHS>RHS, system will rotate freely
is this correct? can you pls explain it properly because it will clear my concepts.
Thanks.
 

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Hello, welcome to PF :smile:

Could you clarify the problem statement a bit more? The diagram is difficult to read, I see no forces, what is what, what is the pivot point, what is a, what is P w (pr Pw ?), etc.
 
a is the length of bearing housing(the middle block which is the reference axis) hence a sin θ is added to h for balancing. my issue is the second equation. i cannot understand the RHS side.LHS is simply the wt of pan and tray.(ρwg).
can you help me with the equation on RHS
( m1 x^2 + m2 y^2) sin2 θ / [ x(h-xsin2 θ)]
Thanks a lot for a warm welcome in this wonderful community.
 
Still lost -- or rather not "in":

The thing on the right is a pan. What is a pan ? The thing in the middle is a bearing housing. Interesting. Does it pivot around some axis ? What axis ?

If the LHS was the weight of the pan and arm and now is the weight of the pan and tray, how come m1 doesn't feature in it ? What tray ?
What is s ?

What does the equation m1(h + a sin θ) g x = m2 y h g represent ? I see something in kg m3 /s2

What is ##\theta## ? What's the blue horizontal line ? And the black sloping line just underneath ?

THe fat black lines to L and R ? The thin black lines (where the h are mentionsed) ?

What is dangling from the bearing housing ? Where is the reference point for a ?

Are lengths measured in meters ?

What has to rotate 180 degrees ? Doesn't it bum into the fat line on the left ?
 

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