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mathmannn
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Homework Statement
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Homework Equations
[itex] F=ma [/itex]
The Attempt at a Solution
So I found the total mass of the system 50+35 = 85. Since we are given the force in the x-direction I used [itex] \frac{70}{85} = a = .8235 [/itex]. The weight of the cylinder is 50*g = 490 N, and weight of the cart is 35*g = 343 N. But I don't know where to go from there. I know that the reaction at A will be larger than at B because the "pulling" force will cause the cylinder to push more on the left side of the cart.. But I don't know how to relate anything to get useful equations.