The discussion centers on calculating the tension in rope 2 of a dog sled system, given that the tension in rope 1 is 142 N and the coefficient of friction between the sleds and the snow is 0.1. The sleds have masses of 112 kg and 60 kg, respectively. To solve for the tension in rope 2, one must apply Newton's Third Law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, alongside the principles of friction and force balance.
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mcryder16 said:Homework Statement
The sled dog drags sleds A and B across the snow. The coefficient of friction between the sleds and the snow is 0.1. If the tension in the rope 1 is 142 N, what is the tension in rope 2? (M=112 kg, m=60 kg.)
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