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Two blocks connected by a rope of negligible mass are being dragged by a horizontal force F. F = 68.0N, m1 = 12.0kg, m2 = 18.0kg, and coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the surface is 0.100. I need the tension of the rope and the acceleration of the system.
[m1]---[m2]--->F
I found the acceleration by subtracting the force of friction for both blocks from the force being applied, then dividing that by the total mass, getting 1.29m/s^2. I'm not sure how to find the tension. I tried a few things, and I'm not getting the correct answer of 27.2N. Any advice on how to go in the right direction?
[m1]---[m2]--->F
I found the acceleration by subtracting the force of friction for both blocks from the force being applied, then dividing that by the total mass, getting 1.29m/s^2. I'm not sure how to find the tension. I tried a few things, and I'm not getting the correct answer of 27.2N. Any advice on how to go in the right direction?