One pulley attached between two blocks, both sliding on wood.

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To solve the problem of two blocks sliding on wood connected by a pulley, start by setting up separate equations of motion for each block. For block one, consider the forces: normal force, tension, and weight. For block two, account for the normal force, friction, tension, and its weight of 49. The tension in the rope is equal for both blocks, allowing you to express the equations in terms of one variable. By solving these equations, you can find the mass of block one, m1.
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I can't find a way to start this problem can someone guide me please!
 

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You need to set up an equation of motion for block one and block two separately. You can also use the fact that the tension in the rope attached to block 1 is equal to the tension in the rope attached to block 2. Then you can solve for m1.
 
how would i do that?
 
Find all the forces acting on block 1 and set that equal to m1a. Then find all the forces acting on block two and set that equal to m2a. Then by solving for T, you can get the equation down to one variable and solve for m1.
 
Okay block 2 has:
Normal force
Friction
Tension
Weight of 49

Block one has:
normal force
Tension
and Weight

Please! help me get started!
 

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