Coefficient of kinetic friction between each block

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in a cord connecting two blocks on a horizontal surface, with a force of 150N applied to a 15-kg block. The coefficient of kinetic friction for both blocks is given as 0.2. The user calculates the acceleration to be 1.79 m/s² using the formula that incorporates the frictional force. Feedback indicates that the initial calculations are correct, but the user is encouraged to finalize the tension equation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of completing the solution for tension (T) to verify the accuracy of the calculations.
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Two blocks are connected by a cord on a horizontal surface. A force F pulls on the 15-kg block as shown in the figure. Find the tension in the cord connecting the two blocks to each other if the coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the ground is 0.2.
----------T=?-------
25KG box-------15kg box-------->F=150Nmy work:
(150N)-(0.2)((25kg)(9.8m/s^2)+(15kg)(9.8m/s^2))/(25kg+15kg)=acceleration(A)=1.79m/s^2

T-(0.2)(25kg)(9.8m/s^2)=(25kg)(1.79m/s^2)=T

correct me if i am wrong or tell me if i am right since no one has say anything yet
 
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xstetsonx said:
my work:
(150N)-(0.2)((25kg)(9.8m/s^2)+(15kg)(9.8m/s^2))/(25kg+15kg)=acceleration(A)=1.79m/s^2
Good.

T-(0.2)(25kg)(9.8m/s^2)=(25kg)(1.79m/s^2)[STRIKE]=T[/STRIKE]
Good. (Except for that last little bit.) Now just finish the job and solve for T.
 


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