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Multiple Pulley/Friction system Please Help!
In the given figure, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the two blocks shown is 0.30
a) Assume that the surface of the table and the pulleys are frictionless. Determine the acceleration of each block and the tension in the strings.
b) If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the table and the bottom block is now also 0.30, determine the acceleration of each block and the tension in the strings.
F = ma
Ffr = FN([itex]\mu[/itex]k)
FN = mg
ƩFx = Ft1 + ([itex]\mu[/itex]k)(g)(m1m2)
I'm stuck. I know that the calculations of the tension are dependent on the friction, but I'm not quite sure how to calculate the friction and tension.
Homework Statement
In the given figure, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the two blocks shown is 0.30
a) Assume that the surface of the table and the pulleys are frictionless. Determine the acceleration of each block and the tension in the strings.
b) If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the table and the bottom block is now also 0.30, determine the acceleration of each block and the tension in the strings.
Homework Equations
F = ma
Ffr = FN([itex]\mu[/itex]k)
FN = mg
The Attempt at a Solution
ƩFx = Ft1 + ([itex]\mu[/itex]k)(g)(m1m2)
I'm stuck. I know that the calculations of the tension are dependent on the friction, but I'm not quite sure how to calculate the friction and tension.
