What is the mass of m1 in a double mass block problem?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the mass m1 in a double mass block problem involving a 2.4 kg mass m2 that hangs from a shelf. The system is released from rest, and the time taken for m2 to hit the ground is recorded as 0.80 seconds initially and 1.3 seconds after adding a 1.2 kg mass on top of m1. The problem requires applying Newton's second law and kinematic equations to derive the mass m1 and the coefficient of kinetic friction between m1 and the shelf.

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A mass m1 on a horizontal shelf is attached by a thin string that passes over a frictionless peg to a 2.4 kg mass m2 that hangs over the side of the shelf 1.5 m above the ground (Figure 5-62). The system is released from rest at t = 0 and the 2.4 kg mass strikes the ground at t = 0.80 s. The system is now placed in its initial position and a 1.2 kg mass is placed on top of the block of mass m1. Released from rest, the 2.4 kg mass now strikes the ground 1.3 seconds later.


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Determine the mass m1.
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Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction between m1 and the shelf.
 
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