TEST COMPETITIONThe mobile system in the Figure is in the equilibrium condition. The object of mA has a mass of 0.5kg and hang at the first crossbar. The second crossbar supports the mass of mB and mC. Determine the tension F at the first crossbar and the masses of the objects mB and mC by neglecting the weights of crossbars. (g=9.8m/s2).
Q. TEST COMPETITIONThe mobile system in the Figure is in the equilibrium condition. The object of mA has a mass of 0.5kg and hang at the first crossbar. The second crossbar supports the mass of mB and mC. Determine the tension F at the first crossbar and the masses of the objects mB and mC by neglecting the weights of crossbars. (g=9.8m/s2).
Analyze and apply equilibrium condition: Analyze the problem and apply the equilibrium condition for the first crossbar. Since the system is in equilibrium, the total force acting on the crossbar must be zero. This includes the gravitational force due to the mass mA and the tension F in the crossbar.
Apply equilibrium condition to second crossbar: Apply the equilibrium condition to the second crossbar. The tension F from the first crossbar acts upwards on the second crossbar, and the gravitational forces due to mB and mC act downwards.
Solve for mB and mC: Solve for mB and mC. We know F=4.9N from the first crossbar.
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