Equilibrium in 2D
6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics) / Equilibrium in 2D / Problem 3
The practice of slowly and gently pushing on a fractured or dislocated body part is known as traction. Often, ropes, pulleys, and weights are used for it. Consider a traction setup as shown in the figure. Assuming the pulleys are frictionless calculate the tension force in the rope that supports the leg.
![Diagram of a traction setup with a 5 kg weight and a fractured leg for calculating tension.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/d9b3155569e09741-1681324611028.jpg)
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