Question

The AB rope is fixed to the ground at its A end, and forms 30º with the vertical. Its other end is connected to two ropes by means of the B-ring of negligible weight. The vertical rope supports the E block and the other rope passes through the grounded articulated pulley C to join at its end to the 80 N weight block D. The inclined section of the BD rope forms 60º with the vertical one; determine the weight of the E block necessary for the balance of the system and calculate the tension in the AB rope.

Answer 1

T = 80√3 N ≈ 139 N

W = 160 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum of forces on B in the x direction:

∑F = ma

80 N sin 60° − T sin 30° = 0

T = 80 N sin 60° / sin 30°

T = 80√3 N

T ≈ 139 N

Sum of forces on B in the y direction:

∑F = ma

80 N cos 60° + T cos 30° − W = 0

W = 80 N cos 60° + T cos 30°

W = 40 N + 120 N

W = 160 N