PROBLEM 2 A body of mass m is to be lowered down by a rope passing over a smooth pulley and the free end is held by a man as shown in Fig. 6.14. Determine the force he has to exert to prevent the downward motion of the block. Fig. 6.14

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A body of mass m is to be lowered down by a rope passing over a smooth pulley and the free end is held by a man as shown in
Fig. 6.14. Determine the force he has to exert to prevent the downward motion of the block.
Fig. 6.14
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2 A body of mass m is to be lowered down by a rope passing over a smooth pulley and the free end is held by a man as shown in Fig. 6.14. Determine the force he has to exert to prevent the downward motion of the block. Fig. 6.14
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