Instructions for the Further maths coursework.

Task 4: Matrices problem The following dynamic pulley system is released from rest.

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T₁

Instructions for the Further maths coursework.

4kg

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7kg

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T₁

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T₂

3kg

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1.Draw a free body diagram for each particle within the system.

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2.State four modelling assumptions you will use for this system.

3.Using Newtons Laws of motion, derive an equation of motion for each particle.

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4.Using matrix algebra, setup the solution matrix in the form Ax=B.

5.Solve this matrix to find the variables of the pulley system, using an analytical method,

showing each step. Write each step in the equation builder in Microsoft Word.

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6.Solve the same matrix using the available formulae in Microsoft Excel. (2)

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7.Compare the two solutions; they should be identical.

8. Comment on the matrix method and its usefulness in mechanical problems like this

one. What are the advantages of building a matrix to model and solve modelling

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