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2/5 odtuclass.metu.edu.tr 3. A and B blocks can move freely in the guides. The blocks are connected by an elastic cord. (a) Express the tension in the cord in terms of $W$ and $\theta$. (b) Determine the value of $\theta$ for which the tension in the cord is equal to $3W$. Draw FBDs. A $\theta$ C W Figure 3 B

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odtuclass.metu.edu.tr
3. A and B blocks can move freely in the guides. The blocks are connected by an elastic cord.
(a) Express the tension in the cord in terms of $W$ and $\theta$. (b) Determine the value of $\theta$ for which
the tension in the cord is equal to $3W$.
Draw FBDs.
A
$\theta$
C
W
Figure 3
B

2/5
odtuclass.metu.edu.tr
3. A and B blocks can move freely in the guides. The blocks are connected by an elastic cord.
(a) Express the tension in the cord in terms of W and θ. (b) Determine the value of θ for which
the tension in the cord is equal to 3W.
Draw FBDs.
A
θ
C
W
Figure 3
B

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics

Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston,… 11th Edition

Chapter 4

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For block A: - There is a tension force T acting upwards. - There is a weight force W acting downwards. - There is a normal force N acting perpendicular to the inclined plane. - There is a friction force f acting parallel to the inclined plane, opposing the Show more…

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ODTU Class - metu.edu.tr 2/5 3. A and B blocks can move freely in the guides. The blocks are connected by an elastic cord. Express the tension in the cord in terms of W and Î¸. (b) Determine the value of Î¸ for which the tension in the cord is equal to 3W. Draw FBDs. B Figure 3