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Homework Statement
A mass m{1} = 5kg is on a frictionless ramp and connected to a cable that passes over a pulley which is then attached to a second hanging mass, m{2} = 10kg. How long will it take the boxes to move 3m if they are released from rest?
F{A}= Forces acting on hanging object
F{B}= Forces acting on object on ramp
Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
I have solved for T using the force equation on object A and got T= -m1a + 98N
Then I substituted for T in the equation for object B and solved for acceleration, yielding:a=(98N-49sin\vartheta)/15
My biggest problem is, the book says the answer is 1.13 seconds. How can I solve in terms of seconds without another variable provided? I can't think of a way to use elimination to solve for \vartheta.