Calculating Acceleration of Connected Blocks on a Wedge

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The problem involves calculating the acceleration of connected blocks on a wedge with a specified angle and coefficient of kinetic friction. The motion is initiated by block C, which leads the system. Participants suggest using free body diagrams (FBD) to analyze forces and eliminate tensions T1 and T2 for a solution. Alternatively, applying work done and conservation of energy is recommended as a method to approach the problem. Understanding the system's dynamics requires careful consideration of forces acting on the blocks.
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Homework Statement


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angle = 20
coefficient of kinetic friction between block and surface = 0.2
When the whold system released, what is the "acceleration" of blocks.
all blocks have equal mass


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block c will lead the motion
 
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What are your thoughts on the matter? In the past, how have you treated problems involving blocks, strings and hanging masses? Other than reading the problem carefully, where does one always begin with such problems?
 
Hi wing_88! :smile:

Either call the two tensions T1 and T2, then do some FBD equations, and eliminate T1 and T2

or use work done and conservation of energy. :wink:
 

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