Two blocks of masses m1 = 1 kg and m2 = 0.30 kg are connected by a light inextensible cord passing around a fixed frictionless pulley as shown in the figure below. The coefficient of kinetic friction between all surface is given by ÎĽ = 0.3. The horizontal force, F = 6.00 N, causes to drag block 2 to the left at a constant acceleration.
(a) Draw the free-body diagram of each block
(b) What is the tension on the cord that connects the two blocks? (Ans: 5.02 N)
(c) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks? (Ans: 0.31 m/s²)