Trigonometry: Please help me triangulate and find the actual X and Y displacement of the contact point (black dot)

[dannygrummy]

Hi there,
The Upper and Lower Pot dimensions will be always known as they represent string pots (though not given, consider as known quantity)
Next, (2) and (3) are known also, each being 40cm.
(1) - represents the X-axis movement, and initially, it makes 90 degrees angle with the point of contact (black dot)

I was able how to work out "(1)" for the given image (initial position).

Question:
Imagine that the black dot is moving a bit to the left describing an arc (rainbow) pattern, changing in both X and Y-axis
How would I be able to measure the displacement of the point in both dimensions?

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Hi there,
The Upper and Lower Pot dimensions will be always known as they represent string pots (though not given, consider as known quantity)
Next, (2) and (3) are known also, each being 40cm.
(1) - represents the X-axis movement, and initially, it makes 90 degrees angle with the point of contact (black dot)

I was able how to work out "(1)" for the given image (initial position).

Question:
Imagine that the black dot is moving a bit to the left describing an arc (rainbow) pattern, changing in both X and Y-axis
How would I be able to measure the displacement of the point in both dimensions?

Thank you!

You say "... describing an arc.."

Arc of what? Circle? If it is a circular arc - where is the center?

Please post the "EXACT" problem statement as it was assigned to you - along with the context of the problem (which subject/class).

 

[dannygrummy]

Hi.
Yes, kind of an arc of a circle. I haven't been given more details.
The point represents an abject witch gets pulled to the left and my question is how can I measure that displacement

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Hi.
Yes, kind of an arc of a circle. I haven't been given more details.
The point represents an abject witch gets pulled to the left and my question is how can I measure that displacement

Please post the "EXACT" problem statement as it was assigned to you - along with the context of the problem (which subject/class).