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Pulley Force Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the pulley force (Fp) is:

$Fp = TF - GF$

Where:

$Fp$ is the Pulley Force (N)
$TF$ is the Tension Force (N)
$GF$ is the Gravitational Force (N)

What is Pulley Force?

A pulley force is a measure of the net force acting on an object that is being raised by a pulley. The pulley force is dependent on the tension force and the gravitational force.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Tension Force ( $TF$ ) = 100 N
Gravitational Force ( $GF$ ) = 50 N

Using the formula:

$Fp = 100 - 50 = 50$

The Pulley Force is 50 N.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Tension Force ( $TF$ ) = 200 N
Gravitational Force ( $GF$ ) = 150 N

Using the formula:

$Fp = 200 - 150 = 50$

The Pulley Force is 50 N.