A mass of 30kg on a smooth horizontal table is tied to a cord running

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving a 30kg mass on a smooth table connected to a 10kg mass over a frictionless pulley. The tension in the cord is debated, with one participant asserting it to be 147N while another claims it is 75N. The calculations provided show that the acceleration of the system is 4.9 m/s², leading to the conclusion that the tension must indeed be 147N. Forces acting on the 30kg mass include gravity and tension, while the 10kg mass experiences gravity and tension as well, with the normal force balancing the gravitational force on the 30kg mass. The discussion concludes with clarification on the forces involved and their effects on the system.
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A mass of 30kg on a smooth horizontal table is tied to a cord running along the table over a frictionless pulley mounted at the edge of the table. A 10kg mass is attached to the other end of the cord. When the two masses are allowed to move freely the tension in the cord is


can someone please check if the answer is 147 N?
Because the solution given is 75N but I don't think I did anything wrong.
Thanks
 
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You answer is incorrect. Show your working.
 
(30)9.8) - T = (30) a
+ [ T - (10 (9.8) = 10a ]

196 = 40a
a= 4.9 m/s^2

T - 98 = 10(4.9)
T= 147N
 
What forces act on the 30 kg mass? What forces on the 10 kg mass? What are the resultant accelerations?
 
voko said:
What forces act on the 30 kg mass? What forces on the 10 kg mass? What are the resultant accelerations?


gravity force and tension force
and acceleration i got is 4.9 , they have the same accleration because it is the same rope
 
Gravity and tension act on the little mass. The big mass is on the table, so there is also the reaction force, which cancels the force of gravity on it.
 
voko said:
Gravity and tension act on the little mass. The big mass is on the table, so there is also the reaction force, which cancels the force of gravity on it.


oh, so that will be the normal force?
 
Of course.
 
voko said:
Of course.

ok, thanks for ur help!
 
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