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The forum discussion centers on solving a tension and friction problem in physics. The user successfully calculated the tension (T1) for the first body as 78N but encountered difficulties in determining the coefficient of friction (μ) and the second tension (T2). Another participant, Ambitwistor, confirmed the correctness of the force equations set up for each body but pointed out a potential error in the user's subsequent calculations.

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I need help with this problem using simple physics. Thanks :).



You have to copy the url and paste it in your browser or it won't work. Thanks.

Here: http://zm87.tripod.com/physics.jpg
 
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Well, how far did you get? Show us your work and you'll get some help.
 
Ok i have work but i my computer isn't recognizing my scanner anymore hold on
 
here: http://zm87.tripod.com/physics3.jpg copy and paste into browser

i don't even know if i did it right
 
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I agree with Ambitwistor: you set up the force equations for each body correctly. The equation for the first body is solved correctly (T1= 78N). But I don't see how you went on to solve for μ and T2. I suspect an error there.
 

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