TENSION PROBLEM on traction system

[gianne671]

Homework Statement

What is the tension on the traction system??
i was given this picture.. the M= 10kg..

I got this picture,, the traction system is the figure that has a feet hanging.

Homework Equations

T=W=mg
T=W=m2g

The Attempt at a Solution

T=W=10*9.8m/s =98N.
T=W=10(2) *9.8=980N

is this correct?

 

[grzz]

picture?

 

[gianne671]

here's the picture..

 

[gianne671]

hello?

 

[grzz]

T=W=m2g

What is the reason for the '2'?