Three blocks are now arranged vertically as shown. A 40 N is applied to the top of the block to prevent the blocks from falling. Which arrangement will minimize the tension in the two strings (minimize T1+T2) Assume that g = 10 m/s?

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17. Three blocks are now arranged vertically as shown.
A 40 N is applied to the top of the block to prevent the blocks from falling. Which arrangement will minimize the tension in the two strings (minimize T1+T2) Assume that g = 10 m/s?

 

 

40 N
40 N
40 N
1 kg
T,
|2 kg
1 kg
T,
T,
1 kg
2 kg
1 kg
T2
T2
T2
2 kg
1 kg
b.
1 kg
d. None of the choices
с.
a.
Transcribed Image Text:40 N 40 N 40 N 1 kg T, |2 kg 1 kg T, T, 1 kg 2 kg 1 kg T2 T2 T2 2 kg 1 kg b. 1 kg d. None of the choices с. a.
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