Solving the Problem: Lever & Metal Wedge in Water

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The discussion centers on a mechanical problem involving a submerged object in water generating an upward lift force of 100 kg, with a lever system above it holding a 90 kg weight. The key question is whether this weight difference is sufficient to move a metal wedge from point A to point D, considering the wedge is attached to a rope that facilitates its movement along a yellow surface as it rises out of the water. The consensus indicates that the effectiveness of this system heavily relies on the force applied to the rope.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of buoyancy principles and Archimedes' principle
  • Basic knowledge of levers and mechanical advantage
  • Familiarity with force dynamics and tension in ropes
  • Concept of friction and its impact on movement along surfaces
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  • Research buoyancy calculations and their applications in submerged objects
  • Study the mechanics of levers, including the calculation of mechanical advantage
  • Explore tension forces in ropes and how they affect movement
  • Investigate friction coefficients for different materials to optimize the movement of the wedge
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hi..
i have a problem that i need to solve..
in the attached mage, there is a submerged object in water cousing na upward lift force of 100kg. above it is a lever with a weigh attached to it weighing at 90kg. wll this weight difference be enough to move the metal wedge from point a into point d, provided that the wedge is attached to a rope that will slide it along the yellow surface as it goes up out of the water.
 

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I Think That It Would All Have To Do With How Hard Are You Pulling The Rope.
 

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