Two blocks are joined by an inextensible cable as shown. The mass of block A is 189.5 kg and the mass of block B is 261.3 kg. If the system is released from rest, determine the tension (in N) in the cable. Assume that the coefficient of friction between block A and the plane is uk = 0.33 and that the pulley is weightless and frictionless. Round off only on the final answer expressed in 3 decimal places. Use g = 9.81 m/s?

Two blocks are joined by an inextensible cable as shown. The mass of block A is 189.5 kg and the mass of block B is 261.3 kg. If the system is released from rest, determine the tension (in N) in the cable. Assume that the coefficient of friction between block A and the plane is uk = 0.33 and that the pulley is weightless and frictionless. Round off only on the final answer expressed in 3 decimal places. Use g = 9.81 m/s?

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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