(20 pts) A concrete block is lifted by a hoisting mechanism in which the cables are securely wrapped around their respective drums. The drums are fastened together and rotate as a single unit at their center of mass O. Combined mass of drum is 150 kg, and. radius of gyration at O is 450 mm. A constant tension of 1.8 kN is maintained in the cable by the power unit at A. Determine the vertical acceleration of the block and the resultant force on the bearing at O.

(20 pts) A concrete block is lifted by a hoisting mechanism in which the cables are securely wrapped around their respective drums. The drums are fastened together and rotate as a single unit at their center of mass O. Combined mass of drum is 150 kg, and. radius of gyration at O is 450 mm. A constant tension of 1.8 kN is maintained in the cable by the power unit at A. Determine the vertical acceleration of the block and the resultant force on the bearing at O.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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