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(a)
The mass of the sand added to bucket.
(a)
Answer to Problem 76GP
The mass of sand added to bucket is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the block is,
The mass of the empty bucket is,
The coefficient of static friction between table and block is,
The coefficient of kinetic friction between table and block is,
Formula Used:
Draw the free body diagram of the system.
Here, the force on the rope toward the block is
The expression to calculate the mass of sand added to bucket is,
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the mass of sand added to bucket is
(b)
The acceleration of the system.
(b)
Answer to Problem 76GP
The acceleration of the system is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the block is,
The mass of the empty bucket is,
The coefficient of static friction between table and block is,
The coefficient of kinetic friction between table and block is,
Formula Used:
The expression to calculate the acceleration of the system is,
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute all the values in the above expression.
Conclusion:
Thus, the acceleration of the system is
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