Question: Two boxes are connected by a cord running over a pulley as shown in the figure. Box 1 of mass 8.0 kg will slide

Two boxes are connected by a cord running over a pulley as

 


shown in the figure. Box 1 of mass 8.0 kg will slide 

Two boxes are connected by a cord running over a pulley as shown in the figure. Box 1 of mass 8.0 kg will slide across the smooth table top; the coefficient of kinetic friction between Box 1 and the table is 0.10. Box 2 has a mass of 15.0 kg. a) Draw the free-body diagrams for the two boxes, identifying all of the forces acting on each of the masses. b) Calculate the acceleration of the system. c) Calculate the tension in the cord. d) If Box 1 is initially at rest 1.250 m from the edge of the table, how long does it take to reach the edge of the table if the system is allowed to move freely? Mass 1 Mass 2

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