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The discussion revolves around calculating the tension in a cable and the acceleration of two connected masses, with a coefficient of friction of 0.15 between one mass and the surface. The calculations begin with the forces acting on the 2 kg and 5 kg masses, leading to two key equations derived from free body diagrams. The resulting acceleration is calculated to be 3.85 m/s², while the tension in the cable is found to be 11.9 N. However, a participant points out a mistake in the equations, indicating that the setup of the equations is incorrect. The verification of the calculations is essential for accurate results.
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In the following diagram there is a coefficient of friction, μ, of 0.15 between the 5.0 kg mass and the surface. Calculate the tension in the cable connecting the two masses and the resulting acceleration.

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m1= 2 kg
m2= 5 kg
μ= .15
g= 9.8 m/s2

Equation 1 ~

Fg - FT = FN

2kg × 9.8m/s2 - 2kg(a) = FT

Equation 2 ~

Fg = FN = 5kg (9.8 m/s2)
~ μFN = .15(49) = 7.35 N

FT - FF = ma

FT = 5kg(a) + 7.35

~Set Equations Equal to Each Other~

19.6 - 2a = 5a - 7.35

26.95 = 7a

a = 3.85 m/s2

Sub into Eq to get FT on String

2 (9.8) - 2(3.85) = FT

FT = 11.9 N
 
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Inferior Mind said:
In the following diagram there is a coefficient of friction, μ, of 0.15 between the 5.0 kg mass and the surface. Calculate the tension in the cable connecting the two masses and the resulting acceleration.

FBD
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m1= 2 kg
m2= 5 kg
μ= .15
g= 9.8 m/s2

Equation 1 ~

Fg - FT = FN

2kg × 9.8m/s2 - 2kg(a) = FT

Equation 2 ~

Fg = FN = 5kg (9.8 m/s2)
~ μFN = .15(49) = 7.35 N

FT - FF = ma

FT = 5kg(a) + 7.35

~Set Equations Equal to Each Other~

19.6 - 2a = 5a - 7.35

26.95 = 7a

a = 3.85 m/s2

Sub into Eq to get FT on String

2 (9.8) - 2(3.85) = FT

FT = 11.9 N

Look Good !
 
No, it isn't smart guy.

5a + 7.35 =/= 5a - 7.35
 

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