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Mar15-12, 03:57 PM   #2
 
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As you've written it, the first problem can't be solved because there isn't enough information. Please tell us the problem statement is exactly as it was given to you.

With force problems, the first thing you should do is identify all the forces acting and draw a free-body diagram for each object.