How Does Friction Affect Motion on an Inclined Plane?

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1. Homework Statement

We're given a pulley with one side hanging (A) and the other on an inclined plane (B). We are also given that the mass of A is 15 kg and the mass of B is 17 kg. The angle of elevation of the inclined plane is 32 degrees. The problem asks us to find the frictional force on block B.

Homework Equations


Since ΣF = 0, we need to sum up the forces somehow. (because of constant velocity)

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried drawing force diagrams for both blocks, but I can't figure out how to incorporate tension into that.
 

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HydroMarioUSA said:
See the screenshot for the full problem.

1. Homework Statement

We're given a pulley with one side hanging (A) and the other on an inclined plane (B). We are also given that the mass of A is 15 kg and the mass of B is 17 kg. The angle of elevation of the inclined plane is 32 degrees. The problem asks us to find the frictional force on block B.

Homework Equations


Since ΣF = 0, we need to sum up the forces somehow. (because of constant velocity)

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried drawing force diagrams for both blocks, but I can't figure out how to incorporate tension into that.
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Your statement of the problem could be more complete,
 

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