a) Make FBD of each box b) From FBDs, calculate tension in both cables c) Determine acceleration of boxes WA=15 lb WB=25 lb WC=60 lb Assume: - pulleys don't have friction - cables don't extend - boxes move in positive x-direction - μk = 0.2
a) Make FBD of each box b) From FBDs, calculate tension in both cables c) Determine acceleration of boxes WA=15 lb WB=25 lb WC=60 lb Assume: - pulleys don't have friction - cables don't extend - boxes move in positive x-direction - μk = 0.2
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a) Make FBD of each box
b) From FBDs, calculate tension in both cables
c) Determine acceleration of boxes
WA=15 lb
WB=25 lb
WC=60 lb
Assume:
- pulleys don't have friction
- cables don't extend
- boxes move in positive x-direction
- μk = 0.2
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