Tension and Pulleys in static equilibrium Example 1

The video tutorial explains how to determine the tension in a blue rope using a pulley system. It begins with a problem statement involving a 200 kg mass on a scale reading 500 Newtons. The instructor emphasizes the importance of drawing a free body diagram and explains the forces involved, including tension and normal forces. The analysis involves setting up equations for static equilibrium and solving for tension. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on alternative diagram selections and their complexities.

What is the significance of the pulley being free to move in this scenario?

Discuss the implications of static equilibrium in the context of this problem.

How do you calculate the tension in the blue rope using the values of mass and normal force?