Two blocks connected by a cord passing over a small, frictionless pulley rest on a frictionless plane as shown in the figure below. The left mass is 100 kg, and the incline is 30 degrees. The right mass is 50 kg and the incline is 53.1 degrees. a. Which way will the system move when the blocks are released from rest? b. What is the acceleration of the blocks? c. What is the tension in the cord? 100 kg 50 kg 30.0° 53.1°

Two blocks connected by a cord passing over a small, frictionless pulley rest on a frictionless plane as shown in the figure below. The left mass is 100 kg, and the incline is 30 degrees. The right mass is 50 kg and the incline is 53.1 degrees. a. Which way will the system move when the blocks are released from rest? b. What is the acceleration of the blocks? c. What is the tension in the cord? 100 kg 50 kg 30.0° 53.1°

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter4: Forces In One Dimension

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 84A

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