Question: Figure 4-49 shows a block (mass mA) on a smooth horizontal surface, connected by a thin cord that passes over a pulley to a second

Figure 4-49 shows a block (mass mA) on a smooth horizontal surface, connected by a thin cord that passes over a pulley to a second block (mB), which hangs vertically.
(a) Draw a free-body diagram for each block showing the force of gravity on each, the force (tension) exerted by the cord, any normal force.
(b) Apply Newton€™s second lay to find formulas for the acceleration of the system and for the tension in the cord, Ignore friction and the masses of the pulley and cord.


Figure 4-49 shows a block (mass mA) on a smooth

Step by Step Solution

3.43 Rating (166 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

a See the freebody diagrams included b For block 1 since there is no motion in the vertical dire... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

P-M-L-M (340).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanics Questions!