When the three blocks in the figure below are released from rest, they accelerate with a magnitude of 0.290 m/s². Block 1 has mass M, block 2 has 8M, and block 3 has 8M. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between block 2 and the table?

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When the three blocks in the figure below are released from rest, they accelerate with a magnitude of 0.290 m/s². Block 1 has mass M, block 2 has 8M, and block 3 has 8M.
What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between block 2 and the table?
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Transcribed Image Text:When the three blocks in the figure below are released from rest, they accelerate with a magnitude of 0.290 m/s². Block 1 has mass M, block 2 has 8M, and block 3 has 8M. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between block 2 and the table? 1 3
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Given,Acceleration of the blocks, a = 0.29 ms2Mass of block 1 = M kgMass of block 2 = 8 M kgMass of block 3 = 8 M kgThe tension force acting between block 1 and 2 is T12The tension force acting between block 2 and 3 is T23

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