Engineering Mechanics - Equilibrium of a Particle - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Equilibrium of a Particle - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
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A "scale" is constructed with a 4-ft-long cord and the 10-lb block D. The cord is fixed to a pin at A and passes over two small pulleys at B and C. Determine the weight of the suspended block E if the system is in equilibrium when s = 1.5 ft.
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Sidhu said:
1 decade ago
Half of the distance of AC is 0.5 feet = BD
and CD = 1.5 ft
and CD = 1.5 ft
Prasanna said:
10 years ago
I didn't understand you are explanation.
Nagu said:
1 decade ago
Why we have to double the value ?
Ram said:
8 years ago
Anyone, can explain clearly?
Siva said:
6 years ago
How do you find bc = 1.25?
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