Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 5 - Force and Motion-I - Problems - Page 120: 57c

Answer

Tension T = 20.847 N

Work Step by Step

Equation of motion for m2 m2g - T = m2 (a) Equation of motion for m1 T-m1gsin30 = m1 (a) solving two equation we have a = (m2-m1sin30 )g/ (m1+m2) a = 0.73575 m/s^2 So we have T = m2 (g-a) T = 20.847 N
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