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Topic: Mechanics
Threads of lengths h1, h2 and h3 are fastened to the vertices of a homogeneous triangular plate of weight W. The other ends of the threads are fastened to a common point, as shown in the figure below.
What is the tension in each thread, expressed in terms of the lengths of the threads and the weight of the ...more»
TOPIC : Mechanics
Q. Three loads of mass m1, m2 and M are suspended on a string passed through two pulleys as shown:
The pulleys are at the same distance from the point of suspension. What is the ratio of these masses at which the system is in equilibrium?
The easiest way to reach a solution is to consider the point at ...more»
Topic: Mechanics
The masses of two stars are m1 and m2 their separation is l. If this star-system is to remain stable, the stars must be revolving about the system’s center of mass, with the force of gravity providing the necessary centripetal force. From the information provided, is it possible to calculate the time period of the stars revolution?
Let ...more»
Topic: Mechanics
Q. A cylindrical tube of length L which has inside it a light spring of length l and spring constant k, is placed vertically on a table. A small ball of mass m is released at the top of the tube.
At what height h from the surface of the table does the ball have maximum velocity?
For a reader who ...more»
