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You got it. Sleep well.gracy said:
Calculating Tension in Friction & Pulley: Solving for a=3 m/s^2
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SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a string connected to a block on a flat car accelerating at 3 m/s². The block has a mass of 30 kg and a coefficient of friction of 0.50. The key equations used include Newton's second law (F = ma) and the frictional force formula (Friction = μN). The participants clarify that the block's acceleration is not the same as the car's due to the frictional force acting in the opposite direction, leading to a tension calculation of T = 150 N + (30 kg * 3 m/s²).
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
- Knowledge of frictional force calculations
- Familiarity with basic kinematics
- Ability to analyze forces in a system
- Study the application of Newton's second law in non-inertial frames
- Learn about tension in strings and its implications in dynamic systems
- Explore the effects of friction in accelerating systems
- Investigate pulley systems and their mechanical advantages
Students of physics, mechanical engineers, and anyone interested in dynamics and force analysis in systems involving friction and pulleys.
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"haruspex" and BVU bigThanks for all your answers .And BVU sorry for that question mark
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You both are true homework helper.BVU you used the whiteboard so nicely.Very neat diagram
.Next time when Calculus master will visit physics forum,will get homework done.
.Next time when Calculus master will visit physics forum,will get homework done.
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Really fast service ,I got this after 88 you in 10 th post.dean barry said:
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