Pulley system -- Calculate the mass that balances this pulley system

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The discussion focuses on calculating the mass that balances a pulley system, with an emphasis on understanding the free body diagram. The user has calculated the force exerted by mass A but struggles with the tension in the rope and its variation. Clarification is sought on the tension forces acting on both masses A and B. Participants suggest working symbolically throughout the calculations to simplify the process and avoid unnecessary arithmetic. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately representing forces in a free body diagram for solving pulley problems.
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Homework Statement
Calculate the mass of mB that makes the system to be in equilibrium. Neglect the possible friction
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Sin cos tan
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I've been stuck at this pulley system for a while.
I've calculated the force of which A pulls => FA = sin25*50*9.82 = 208.5 N
But I get stuck on the free body diagram.
Can someone help and explain the freebody diagram
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Let T be the tension in the rope. Does it vary along the rope? What is the tension force on mass A? On mass B?
 
Your work looks ok except for ##m_B=T##. What have you missed out?
As a matter of style, learn to work entirely symbolically, only plugging in numbers at the end. It has many advantages.
In the present case, you could have avoided some arithmetic since g would cancel.
 
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