Tension and Friction problem, i !

[zm87]

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



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[Doc Al]

Well, how far did you get? Show us your work and you'll get some help.

 

[zm87]

Ok i have work but i my computer isn't recognizing my scanner anymore hold on

 

[zm87]

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i don't even know if i did it right

 

[Ambitwistor]

I didn't check through all your algebra, but you did set it up right: all of the equations for the net forces are correct, so it's just a matter of algebraically solving them.

 

[Doc Al]

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.