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What is the torque of a cable on a crane that passes over a pulley?

The crane is lifting a 170 kg crate upward with an acceleration of 1.1 m per sec squaredThe cable from the crate passes over a solid cylindrical pulley at the top of the boomThe cable is then wound onto a hollow cylindrical drum that is mounted on the deck of the cranethe engine applies a counterclockwise torqueWhat is the magnitude of the torque? Ignore the mass of the cable.

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Were you given a diameter for the drum? I believe you need that information.
looks like Ernie a has got it covered,but you could get in touch with your local council or get advice from the green brigade

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