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Two blocks are connected by a massless string and are held in position by another massless string along a frictionless incline (as shown in the figure). Let M1 = 39.0 kg, M2 = 37.0 kg, and θ = 36°. Calculate the tension in the string connecting the two blocks.
Calculate the tension between the wall and M2
I'm working on the M2 part fist:
When I was working out this problem, I got these two equations
Y= T*sin(36)-382.2-362.6=0
X= T*cos(36)
so I solved for T in x
T= cos(36)
Am I approaching this the right way. I'm still having problems calculating components on forces.
Calculate the tension between the wall and M2
I'm working on the M2 part fist:
When I was working out this problem, I got these two equations
Y= T*sin(36)-382.2-362.6=0
X= T*cos(36)
so I solved for T in x
T= cos(36)
Am I approaching this the right way. I'm still having problems calculating components on forces.