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Problem of lifting of a body using 4 strings
$$mg=4T\cos(\phi)\hspace{0.5cm}\Rightarrow\hspace{0.5cm}T=\frac{mg}{4\cos(\phi)}$$
Also, the ropes must hold additional loading from acceleration when lifting the payload.
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Problem of lifting of a body using 4 strings
assuming symmetry thus the CG of the cube in it's center, the tension in the cable is m/4 * the ratio of the length of the diagonal cable to the height of the cone.
$$T = (m/4)* \sqrt( (a/2)^2+(b/2)^...
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Equilibrium problem with 3 unknown forces | Hanging mass
The graphic diagram below shows there are infinite solutions (non-unique) to this problem.
Steps:
Draw the gravity load to scale and mark the ends "a" and "b".
Draw a ...
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