The discussion focuses on the analysis of Free Body Diagrams (FBDs) for a system of blocks connected by strings. The key error identified was the omission of the weight of the middle block in the FBD analysis, which led to incorrect conclusions about the tensions in the strings. Specifically, the tension in string B should be expressed as T_b = T_c + Mg, where Mg represents the weight of the middle block. This correction is crucial for accurately determining the forces acting on each block in the system.
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Really? You might want to rethink that.minimario said:
Yes, but how does that relate to the answer to the you are looking for. Are you looking for the forces on a single block or the tension on the various strings? Suppose B was a rigid rod instead of a string. What would that do to your perception of the tension in string A ?minimario said: