NSolving Friction Problem: m1, m2, 50N, .1 Coeff.

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The discussion focuses on solving a physics problem involving two boxes, m1 (12 kg) and m2 (23 kg), connected by a rope with an external force of 50 N applied to m2. The coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the surface is 0.1. The tension in the connecting rope is calculated to be 17.14 N. Participants are encouraged to draw free body diagrams for both blocks to identify the forces acting on them and to determine the acceleration of the system while accounting for friction.

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so you have two boxes m1 and m2 with weights 12kg and 23kg respectfully, with a rope connecting the two and also a rope pullling m2 with force 50n. I know how to find the tension of the string connecting the 2 and acceleration but how do you do this with respect to friction where the coeff of kenetic friction between each block and the surface is .1? Thanks for the help.


m1---T--- m2---->50N

m1=12kg
m2=23kg
T=17.14
 
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Draw the freebody diagrams of both blocks. What forces act on the block? How can you account for them?
 
what about accel?
 

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