Tag: PULLEY-BLOCK SYSTEM
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Determining the Angle Formed at the Middle of the String in a Pulley-block system
Question: Determine tha angle formed at the middle of the string where a block of mass $${\sqrt2 \ m}$$ is hanging as shown below where the pulleys are smooth and the string used is inextensible. Solution: Free body diagram of the blocks of different masses: Equilibrium at the mid-point: Equilibrium refers to the situation when…
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Acceleration in Pulley-Block System: Solving for Acceleration with Two Blocks of Different Masses
Question: A pulley with two blocks of different masses are shown below.Find the acceleration in the pulley-block system. Solution: Acceleration in the pulley-block system: Free body Diagram: For 1 Kg block: Force of gravity = m1 g = 1 g Tension in the string = T For 3 Kg block : Force of gravity =…
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