The two blocks with mass $m_1$=40 kg and $m_2$=150 kg shown in the figure are connected by a cord over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of friction on both surfaces is 0.2. The force P required to the blocks moving is 0 N. The tension in the cord is 0 N.
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First, let's analyze the forces acting on each block separately. For block m1: - The weight of m1 acts downwards with a force of mg, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2). - The normal force acting on m1 is equal to its weight, as Show more…
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