In Fig. 5.41 each of the suspended blocks has weight w. The pulleys are frictionless and the

Question:

In Fig. 5.41 each of the suspended blocks has weight w. The pulleys are frictionless and the ropes have negligible weight. Calculate, in each case, the tension T in the rope in terms of the weight w. In each case, include the free-body diagram or diagrams you used to determine the answer.