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Halliday, Resnick & Walker — Force and Motion–II: Problem 31_M_SSM

Two blocks, of weights 3.6 N and 7.2 N, are connected by a massless string and slide down a 30° inclined plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the lighter block and the plane is 0.10, and the coefficient between the heavier block and the plane is 0.20. Assuming that the lighter block leads, find (a) the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and (b) the tension in the taut string.

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Given: 3.6 N, 7.2 N

Find: (a) the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and; (b) the tension in the taut string

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Fundamentals of Physics Extended · 12th Edition
Author: Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Force and Motion–II