Understanding Interaction Forces: Getting Help with a Frustrating Topic

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The discussion revolves around the concept of interaction forces, particularly in the context of a pulley and ramp system in static equilibrium. Participants express confusion regarding the principles involved and seek clarification on the topic.

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  • Participants question the fundamental concepts of interaction forces and static equilibrium. One individual attempts to frame a specific problem involving a frictionless pulley and ramp, asking for the mass of a block in equilibrium. Others suggest using free body diagrams and trigonometry to analyze the forces at play.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing guidance on how to approach the problem through diagrams and force analysis. However, there is a lack of explicit consensus on the understanding of interaction forces and their application in the given scenario.

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Can someone please help me with interaction forces. I am completely stumped about this its making :mad: me really mad!:smile:



Thanks
 
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bubbleeyes said:
Can someone please help me with interaction forces. I am completely stumped about this its making :mad: me really mad!:smile:



Thanks

You cannot expect to receive any kind of meaningful help when you are THIS vague. Be specific. If this is a question regarding school work, please use the Homework, Coursework, & Textbook Questions forum. Take note of the rules for that forum before posting.

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I just don't get the concept of the whole thing.
Question:
A pulley and ramp are frictionless and the black is in static equilibrium. What is the mass of the block? If the degree is 35 and has 20 kg
 
Draw a free body diagram (similar to the triangle of the ramp...) Use trigonometry to find the forces (you have one leg of the triangle already, and all the angles...).
 
bubbleeyes said:
A pulley and ramp are frictionless and the black is in static equilibrium.

When they say the system is in equilibrium, they're saying that the net force is zero: that is, all the forces cancel each other.

Since it's a static equilibrium, the block and anything else being affected by forces in the system is stationary.
 

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