The tension developed in the cable.
Answer to Problem 1FP
The tension developed in the cable is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the crate
The coefficient of kinetic friction
Angle
Initial velocity
Initial distance
Final distance
Time
Write the expression for final distance in
Here, Final distance is
Draw the free body diagram of the crate as shown in Figure (1).
Refer Figure (1) write the formula to calculate horizontal force components:
Here, summation of total force acting on horizontal direction is
Refer Figure (1) and resolve the forces along
Refer Figure (1) and write the formula to calculate vertical force components:
Here, summation of total force acting on vertical direction is
Refer Figure (1) and resolve the forces along
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the tension developed in the cable is
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