Change in Kinetic Energy as Block moves up Incline and starts from rest

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The discussion revolves around calculating the change in kinetic energy for a system of two blocks connected by a string over a frictionless pulley. Block A, with a mass of 20.0 kg, moves up an incline of 37 degrees while block B has a mass of 40.0 kg. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the incline is given as 0.290. The problem requires determining the kinetic energy change as block A travels 19.0 meters from point C to D, starting from rest. Participants are seeking clarification on the diagram to better understand the setup.
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Two blocks, A and B (with mass 20.0 kg and 40.0 kg , respectively), are connected by a string, as shown in Figure P5.64. The pulley is frictionless and of negligible mass. The coefficient of kinetic friction between block A and the incline is μk = 0.290. Determine the change in the kinetic energy of the system as block A moves from to C to D, a distance of 19.0 m up the incline if the system starts from rest. (The angle above the horizontal is 37 degrees)


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