Problem 5
Two blocks are in contact on a frictionless table. A horizontal force is applied to the larger block as shown in figure 5.50. Given: m1 = 2.3 kg; m2 = 1.2 kg, and F = 3.2 N.
a) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks. Hint: work on the system.
b) Find the magnitude of the force between the two blocks.
For problems with friction, only kinetic friction will be discussed. The kinetic friction is related to the normal force according to the equation fk = μkFN. So, for problems with kinetic friction, use the following steps:
1. Draw your Free Body Diagram.
2. Fnet,x = max Fnet,y = may
3. But now we also need fk = μF
a) Use the figure above to draw a free-body diagram of blocks A and B.
Blocks mA = 7.0 kg is connected by a massless string to block mB = 5.0 kg via a massless and frictionless pulley. Mass mA moves up the inclined plane of inclination θ = 30°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the incline is μk = 0.2.