Two blocks A and B are released from rest on a 30-deg incline when they are 15m apart. The fk under the upper block A is 0.2 and that under the lower block B is 0.4. Determine: a - acceleration of block B. b - acceleration of block A. c - time elapsed until the blocks touch. d - distance traveled by block B.

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Two blocks A and B are released from rest on a 30-deg incline when they are 15m apart. The fk under the upper block A is 0.2 and that under the lower block B is 0.4. Determine:

a - acceleration of block B.

b - acceleration of block A.

c - time elapsed until the blocks touch.

d - distance traveled by block B.

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