Tension in a Rope from Lowering Down and Friction Braking Torque at Stop

In summary, the weight scale measures 10 kg and the mass is lowering down at a constant speed of 1 m/s, while the motor with a pulley's radius of 1 meter exerts 100 Newton m to maintain this speed, with a speed of 9.55 rpm. Other factors such as weight, inertia, and friction are neglected. The dynamic friction/torque braking of the Electric Mechanical disc brake at the motor's shaft is 150 Nm. The tension of the rope under full braking is 150 N, regardless of the speed.
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Herbid
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Homework Statement
Tension of Rope from Lowering Down and Friction Braking Torque at Stopping (With Full Power Braking)
Relevant Equations
F = m.a
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(The weight scale = 10 kg).
After initial force, now the mass is lowering down at constant speed of 1 m/s.

The motor with pulley's radius of 1 meter is exerted 100 Newton m to keep constant V.
The motor speed is about 9.55 rpm.

* All other weights, inertia and frictions of the system is neglected

The dynamic friction / torque braking of Electric Mechanical disc brake at motor's shaft is 150 Nm.
If the motor sudden / abruptly stopping (full braking) that moving mass_by Emergency Stop Push Button,
what is the (max) Tension of the rope?

Is the rope's Tension the same if the dynamic friction / torque braking 200 Nm or 300 Nm?
 
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Don’t mean to be that guy, but usually you need to submit an attempted solution.
 
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Alex Petrosyan said:
Don’t mean to be that guy, but usually you need to submit an attempted solution.
Well, I think the force tension is 150 N.
F = Fbrk - Fmass
F = 150 N - 100 N
F = 50 N

Then F total is,
Ftot = F + Fmass
Ftot = 50 + 100
Ftot = 150 N.
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But I wonder if the speed much slower, 0.1 m/s and if the speed higher 10 m/s,
by the equation above the tension of rope at braking is still the same = 150 N.
 
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Herbid said:
Well, I think the force tension is 150 N.
F = Fbrk - Fmass
F = 150 N - 100 N
F = 50 N

Then F total is,
Ftot = F + Fmass
Ftot = 50 + 100
Ftot = 150 N.
========

But I wonder if the speed much slower, 0.1 m/s and if the speed higher 10 m/s,
by the equation above the tension of rope at braking is still the same = 150 N.
I don't follow your calculation (what is F?), but 150N looks right.
The answer is counterintuitive because you have to assume both the rope and the spring inside the scale are inextensible, which cannot be true in practice. That is why it feels like the answer should depend on the speed.
 

1. What is tension in a rope?

Tension in a rope is the force that is applied to the rope in order to keep it taut. It is the result of the opposing forces acting on the rope, such as gravity and friction.

2. How does lowering down affect tension in a rope?

Lowering down on a rope increases the tension because it adds weight and force to the rope. This creates resistance and causes the rope to become taut.

3. What is friction braking torque?

Friction braking torque is the force that is applied to the rope by the braking mechanism to slow down or stop the movement of the rope. It is created by the friction between the rope and the braking device.

4. How does friction braking torque affect tension in a rope?

Friction braking torque can increase or decrease the tension in a rope, depending on the direction of the force. If the torque is applied in the same direction as the tension, it will increase the tension. If applied in the opposite direction, it will decrease the tension.

5. What happens to tension in a rope when it stops?

When a rope comes to a complete stop, the tension will decrease and eventually become zero. This is because there is no longer any force or weight being applied to the rope and there is no longer any movement or resistance to create tension.

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