Two Boxes on an incline, tied together by a rope, calculuate tension.

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Start date Oct 14, 2010
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Incline Rope Tension

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The discussion focuses on calculating the tension in the rope connecting two boxes on an incline, along with determining the acceleration of Box A1. Box A1 has a mass of 2.0 kg and a kinetic friction coefficient of 0.200, while Box A2 has a mass of 5.0 kg with a friction coefficient of 0.100. The slope of the ramp is specified but not detailed in the discussion. Participants are encouraged to provide their attempts at solving the problem, particularly in applying Newton's laws and friction concepts. The thread emphasizes the need for clear calculations to find both the tension and acceleration.

Oct 14, 2010

trafficsigns

1. Homework Statement [/b]
Box A1 (2.0 kg) and Box A2 (5.0 kg) are slide down a ramp. They are connected by a rope (mass less) and the coefficient of kinetic friction between A1 and ramp is 0.200 and A2 is 0.100.
1) Calculate tension in the rope
2) Magnitude of the acceleration of A1/

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Oct 14, 2010

Quinzio

Any attempt ?
The slope of the ramp is given ?

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