Pulley question- What have I done wrong here?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two blocks connected by a pulley system. The user calculates the force on a 10kg block and the frictional force on a 5kg block but arrives at an incorrect acceleration of 15.68 m/s² instead of the correct answer of 5.23 m/s². A key point raised is the importance of drawing a free body diagram to accurately assess the forces acting on the blocks, particularly the net force on the 10kg block. The user expresses confusion about part b of the problem, which has an answer of 3.29J. Understanding the correct application of free body diagrams and net forces is crucial for solving these types of physics problems effectively.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


F=ma
Weight force=mg
Frictional force=μkN

The Attempt at a Solution


So for part (a):[/B]
Force on 10kg block=mg=10x9.8=98N
This is equal to the tension force in the string, which is pulling the 5kg block right

Frictional force on the 5kg block (pulling it left):
F=μkN
=0.4*(mg)
=0.4*9.8*5
=19.6N

Therefore the net force on the block is 98-19.6=78.4N
F=ma
Therefore accelaration(5kg block)=F/m=78.4/5
This gave me 15.68m/s2, while the answer was actually 5.23...

Part b
I have no clue how to do this part! Answer is 3.29J...
 
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Mayzu said:

Homework Statement


http://imgur.com/ymNWTOV
Image isn't working, here is the question:
http://imgur.com/ymNWTOV

Homework Equations


F=ma
Weight force=mg
Frictional force=μkN

The Attempt at a Solution


So for part (a):[/B]
Force on 10kg block=mg=10x9.8=98N
This is equal to the tension force in the string, which is pulling the 5kg block right
No. This is incorrect. Have you drawn a free body diagram on the 10 kg block? Do you feel that you have advanced beyond the point where you need to draw free body diagrams? Let T represent the tension in the string. What is the net force acting on the 10 kg block?

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