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Get an expression for the acceleration of the system of masses when there is no relative motion between the two masses on the slope.
There is something I don't get: If there is not relative motion between the two masses on the slope, then each mass has a different acceleration. The question makes it seem that I should still find a total acceleration of the entire system but I don't think that is possible.
Also, even though b and c have different accelerations, c and d still have the same acceleration, correct?
So, the way I would do it is find the acceleration for b, and find the acceleration for c and d. Is that correct or is there really one unifying acceleration?
Homework Statement
There is no friction between mass c and the slope. The pulley and rope have no mass. The coefficient of friction between the two masses on the slope is [tex]\mu_1[/tex]Get an expression for the acceleration of the system of masses when there is no relative motion between the two masses on the slope.
The Attempt at a Solution
There is something I don't get: If there is not relative motion between the two masses on the slope, then each mass has a different acceleration. The question makes it seem that I should still find a total acceleration of the entire system but I don't think that is possible.
Also, even though b and c have different accelerations, c and d still have the same acceleration, correct?
So, the way I would do it is find the acceleration for b, and find the acceleration for c and d. Is that correct or is there really one unifying acceleration?
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