Solve Friction Physics Problems with Step-by-Step Help | Q1 Solutions

[shinn90]

Q1
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M is on the point of sliding:
0 = MA g - T => T = MA g ... (1)
0 = T - (0.35)(150 g) ... (2)
Substitute (1) into (2) : MA = (0.35)(150) = 52.5 kg.

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is the answer 398.5 kg?

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is the answer 189.5 kg?

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is the answer 36.5 N?

 

[moemoney]

I don't think the second one is correct. I stopped right here because it was tideous to do all the solutions just to check your answers. Post your way of solutions.