Find acceleration of 2 Masses Joined By a Rope

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Start date Nov 13, 2010
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In summary, acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity and is measured in meters per second squared. It can be calculated using the formula a=(v-u)/t or as the change in velocity divided by the change in time. According to Newton's second law of motion, force is directly proportional to acceleration. When two masses are joined by a rope, they will have the same acceleration and will depend on the net force acting on both masses. Factors such as the masses, force applied, friction, and the type and length of the rope can affect the acceleration of two masses joined by a rope.

Nov 13, 2010

RoBrotV

My homework has different masses and angles but it is the same concept as the one on the link.

I need help solving This problem.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=188644
But with a kinetic friction coefficient of 0.1.

Thanks.

I don't really know how to do this type of problem.

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Nov 13, 2010

RoBrotV

never mind i got it. :]

What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity, which is the speed and direction of its movement. It is measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2).

How do you calculate acceleration?

Acceleration can be calculated using the formula a=(v-u)/t, where a is acceleration, v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, and t is the time taken for the change in velocity. Alternatively, acceleration can also be calculated as the change in velocity divided by the change in time.

What is the relationship between acceleration and force?

According to Newton's second law of motion, force is directly proportional to acceleration. This means that the greater the force applied to an object, the greater its acceleration will be. However, if the mass of the object remains constant, the acceleration will decrease as the force decreases.

How does acceleration affect the motion of two masses joined by a rope?

When two masses are joined by a rope, they are considered as a system and will have the same acceleration. The acceleration of the system will depend on the net force acting on both masses. If the net force is zero, the system will have no acceleration and will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity. If there is a nonzero net force, the system will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

What factors can affect the acceleration of two masses joined by a rope?

The acceleration of two masses joined by a rope can be affected by factors such as the masses of the objects, the force applied to them, and the friction between the objects and the surface they are on. The type and length of the rope can also impact the acceleration, as well as the angle at which the rope is pulled.