Questions and Answers
In a pulley system with two masses connected by a single string, what is the relationship between the accelerations of the two masses?
Why is it important to maintain a consistent sign convention when analyzing pulley systems?
When a pulley system is on an incline, how does the weight of the object affect the tension in the string?
Which of the following statements is true about movable pulleys?
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In a system with two masses connected by a string over a pulley, one mass is on a horizontal surface and the other is hanging vertically. What is the direction of the acceleration of the mass on the horizontal surface?
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How does the concept of conservation of momentum apply to pulley systems?
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What is the difference between an ordinary mass and a mass in a scale pan?
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Which of the following statements is true about the tension in a string that passes over a pulley?
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When solving pulley problems, what is the significance of the direction of acceleration?
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What is the key advantage of using a consistent sign convention when analyzing pulley systems?
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A pulley system consists of two masses connected by a string, with one mass on a horizontal surface and the other hanging vertically. What can be said about the tension in the string?
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In a system with a movable pulley, what is the relationship between the accelerations at different points?
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What is the significance of considering conservation of momentum in pulley systems involving collisions or mass addition?
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What is the key difference in the behavior of a mass in a scale pan compared to an ordinary mass?
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Study Notes
Pulleys
- A pulley system consists of objects attached to each other by a tensioned string over wheels, moving with the same speed and acceleration.
- To solve pulley problems, follow these steps:
- Add up the forces of weight and tension to find the overall force on each object.
- Use a consistent sign convention (e.g., clockwise is positive).
- Express forces in terms of acceleration using F = ma.
- Solve for unknowns.
Properties of Pulleys
- Same string = same tension.
- Different strings in a system can have different tensions.
Pulleys on an Incline
- When a pulley moves down a sloped surface, resolve the weight into components.
- Only a part of the weight pulls on the string.
Movable Pulleys
- Systems with movable pulleys can have different accelerations at different points.
- The ratio of accelerations is dependent on the weight, but directions can be swapped.
Momentum and Equations of Motion
- In collisions or when a new mass enters the problem, consider conservation of momentum.
- For particles falling at a constant acceleration, apply equations of motion to find speed and displacement.
Scale Pans
- Scale pans accelerate in the same way as ordinary masses.
- However, an extra step is needed to analyze the forces between the scale pan and the masses inside it.
- Masses have inertia, wanting to stay where they are and not move with the pan.
Pulleys
- A pulley system consists of objects attached to each other by a tensioned string over wheels, moving with the same speed and acceleration.
- To solve pulley problems, follow these steps:
- Add up the forces of weight and tension to find the overall force on each object.
- Use a consistent sign convention (e.g., clockwise is positive).
- Express forces in terms of acceleration using F = ma.
- Solve for unknowns.
Properties of Pulleys
- Same string = same tension.
- Different strings in a system can have different tensions.
Pulleys on an Incline
- When a pulley moves down a sloped surface, resolve the weight into components.
- Only a part of the weight pulls on the string.
Movable Pulleys
- Systems with movable pulleys can have different accelerations at different points.
- The ratio of accelerations is dependent on the weight, but directions can be swapped.
Momentum and Equations of Motion
- In collisions or when a new mass enters the problem, consider conservation of momentum.
- For particles falling at a constant acceleration, apply equations of motion to find speed and displacement.
Scale Pans
- Scale pans accelerate in the same way as ordinary masses.
- However, an extra step is needed to analyze the forces between the scale pan and the masses inside it.
- Masses have inertia, wanting to stay where they are and not move with the pan.
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Description
Learn about pulley systems, how to solve problems involving pulleys, and their properties such as same string and same tension. Understand the steps to find overall force and solve for unknowns.
