Solve for aa = 3.38 m/s^2Pulley Quesiton Homework: Tension in Massless String

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The problem involves determining the tension in a massless string connecting two objects, one on an inclined ramp and the other on a horizontal surface, with given masses and an external force. The inclined surface has a 32-degree angle, and the mass on the ramp is 0.98 kg, while the mass on the horizontal surface is 2.13 kg. The equations provided include forces acting on the objects, with the tension and acceleration being key variables. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in calculations, particularly regarding how the incline angle affects the forces. Understanding the relationship between the forces and the angle is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement



The figure below shows an object on an inclined ramp of mass 0.98kg. The angle of the inclined surface is 32deg with the horizontal. The object on the ramp is connected to a second object of mass 2.13kg on a horizontal surface below an overhang that is formed by the inclined surface. Further, an external force of magnitude 9.00N is exerted on the object on the ramp. We observe both objects to accelerate. Assuming that the surfaces and the pulley are frictionless, and the connecting string and the pulley are massless, what is the tension in the string connecting the two objects?

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FT+ 5.09N - 9N = 0.98a
Ft - 3.91 = 0.98a

-3.91 = -1.155a
 

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oneshot said:

Homework Statement



The figure below shows an object on an inclined ramp of mass 0.98kg. The angle of the inclined surface is 32deg with the horizontal. The object on the ramp is connected to a second object of mass 2.13kg on a horizontal surface below an overhang that is formed by the inclined surface. Further, an external force of magnitude 9.00N is exerted on the object on the ramp. We observe both objects to accelerate. Assuming that the surfaces and the pulley are frictionless, and the connecting string and the pulley are massless, what is the tension in the string connecting the two objects?

[see picture attached]

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution



FT+ 5.09N - 9N = 0.98a
Ft - 3.91 = 0.98a

-3.91 = -1.155a
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If you want your solution critiqued, you should show in more detail how you got those quantities.

Where does the angle of the incline come into play, etc. ?
 

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