Three blocks are connected over two frictionless, massless pulleys by two inextensible, massless cords as shown in the figure. There is friction between block my and the horizontal surface of the table. If the block m, moves downward after being released from rest, then what is the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and the magnitude of the tension in the cords in terms of the masses of the blocks m, ma, and ms, the coefficient of kinetic friction between block my and the table, a. and the acceleration due to gravity, g. Include a force diagram or free-body diagram of the situation.

Three blocks are connected over two frictionless, massless pulleys by two inextensible, massless cords as shown in the figure. There is friction between block my and the horizontal surface of the table. If the block m, moves downward after being released from rest, then what is the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and the magnitude of the tension in the cords in terms of the masses of the blocks m, ma, and ms, the coefficient of kinetic friction between block my and the table, a. and the acceleration due to gravity, g. Include a force diagram or free-body diagram of the situation.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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