Q.1) Blocks A (20 kg) and B (28 kg) are connected to cylinder C (45 kg) by separate ropes passing over two smooth pulleys as shown. The ropes are attached to the center of the cylinder where force P is also applied. Assume the pulleys have negligible mass and cylinder C rests on a smooth surface with negligible friction. www a) Determine the contact force between the cylinder and the ground as well as the magnitude of the applied force P necessary to maintain equilibrium if 0 = 15⁰. b) Determine the maximum angle for which equilibrium can be maintained assuming the orientation of the two other ropes remain the same. Find the corresponding magnitude of force P in this scenario. B 12 3 4 P

icon
Related questions
Question

Can you please solve this question.

Q.1) Blocks A (20 kg) and B (28 kg) are connected to cylinder C (45 kg) by separate ropes passing
over two smooth pulleys as shown. The ropes are attached to the center of the cylinder where
force P is also applied. Assume the pulleys have negligible mass and cylinder C rests on a smooth
surface with negligible friction.
a) Determine the contact force between the cylinder
and the ground as well as the magnitude of the
applied force P necessary to maintain equilibrium if
0 = 15°.
b) Determine the maximum angle for which
equilibrium can be maintained assuming the
orientation of the two other ropes remain the same.
Find the corresponding magnitude of force P in this
scenario.
A
12
3
4
P
Transcribed Image Text:Q.1) Blocks A (20 kg) and B (28 kg) are connected to cylinder C (45 kg) by separate ropes passing over two smooth pulleys as shown. The ropes are attached to the center of the cylinder where force P is also applied. Assume the pulleys have negligible mass and cylinder C rests on a smooth surface with negligible friction. a) Determine the contact force between the cylinder and the ground as well as the magnitude of the applied force P necessary to maintain equilibrium if 0 = 15°. b) Determine the maximum angle for which equilibrium can be maintained assuming the orientation of the two other ropes remain the same. Find the corresponding magnitude of force P in this scenario. A 12 3 4 P
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 6 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer