Calculating Friction Forces in a System of Blocks Connected by Cords

In summary, the conversation discusses a physics problem involving blocks connected by cords and frictionless pulleys. The question asks for the magnitude and direction of the friction forces on each block, with coefficients of friction of 0.3 and 0.4 at points A and B respectively. The conversation includes equations and calculations for finding the acceleration of the blocks, with one person questioning the validity of the attempted solution.
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Homework Statement



Homework Statement
the blocks shown in the figure are connected by flexible, inextensible cords passing over frictionless pulleys. at A, the coefficient fiction is 0.30 while at B, it is 0.40. compute the magnitude and direction of the friction forces and each block.

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Homework Equations


for block A=
T-mgsin53.13-Fmax=0
Fmax=0.3(300cos53.13)

for block B=
T-mgsin36.87-Fmax=0
Fmax=0.40(200cos36.87)

m(1)g-T=m(2)

The Attempt at a Solution



for A:
Fmax=(o.30)(300cos53.13)
Fmax=54

T= 300(9.81)sin53.13
T=2354.4

for B :
Fmax=0.4(200cos36.87)
Fmax=54
T=200(9.81)sin36.87
T=1177.20

m1g-T=m2a
a=(2943-T)/200
a=244.3

AM i RiGHT ? please help thnx .. I am too confuse
 
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Hello!
Are the blocks to remain static? Does this question keep them stationary?
Daniel
 
  • #3
Then this
m1g-T=m2a
is impossible, since a = 0.
So try again, on that point alone.
 
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sorry it is kenetic..
 
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for A:

Fmax=μk(m1)gcos53.13
54=μk(m1)gcos53.13
μk=0.03

T-300(9.81)sin53.13-μk(300)9.81cos53.13=(300)a eq(1)
200g-T=200a eq(2)

subtitute (1) and (2) to find a

a=-3.79

for block B:

Fmax=μk(m2)gcos36.87
64=μk(m2)gcos36.87
μk=0.04
T-200(9.81)sin36.87-μk(200)9.81cos36.87=(200)a eq(1)
300g-T=300a eq(2)

subtitute (1) and (2)

to find a

a=0.2AM i DOiNG RiGHT ?? please comment .. I am lack of knowledge ..
 
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