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Spectre32
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Alright folks i have a rather simple problem. I trying to figure this problem out: A small box of mass m_1 is sitting on a board of mass m_2 and length L . The board rests on a frictionless horizontal surface. The coefficient of static friction between the board and the box is mu_s . The coefficient of sliding friction between the board and the box is, as usual, less than mu_s .
Throughout the problem, use G for the acceleration due to gravity.
(also there is a F vector of force indicating that something is pulling on the board to the right)
Ok and then the question asks: Find F_min, the constant force with the least magnitude that must be applied to the board in order to pull the board out from under the the box (which will then fall off of the opposite end of the board). Express F_min in terms of m_1, m_2, g mu_s and/or L.
Now i have figured out the formuls for the accerleration for the box. The accerleration would be F_f/M_1. The max acceleration would be mu_s*g. The only problem that i am having is figureing out the acceleration of the board. I was hinting at something along the lines of mu_s-F/m_1+m_2g Reason being that friction acts in the opposite direction of the force, but i think something is not right with my logic. Any help would be appericated.
Throughout the problem, use G for the acceleration due to gravity.
(also there is a F vector of force indicating that something is pulling on the board to the right)
Ok and then the question asks: Find F_min, the constant force with the least magnitude that must be applied to the board in order to pull the board out from under the the box (which will then fall off of the opposite end of the board). Express F_min in terms of m_1, m_2, g mu_s and/or L.
Now i have figured out the formuls for the accerleration for the box. The accerleration would be F_f/M_1. The max acceleration would be mu_s*g. The only problem that i am having is figureing out the acceleration of the board. I was hinting at something along the lines of mu_s-F/m_1+m_2g Reason being that friction acts in the opposite direction of the force, but i think something is not right with my logic. Any help would be appericated.