Two blocks, each with weight w, are held in place on a frictionless incline (Fig. 5.48). In

Question:

Two blocks, each with weight w, are held in place on a frictionless incline (Fig. 5.48). In terms of w and the angle a of the incline, calculate the tension in
(a) The rope connecting the blocks and
(b) The rope that connects block A to the wall.
(c) Calculate the magnitude of the force that the incline exerts on each block.
(d) Interpret your answers for the cases a = 0 and a = 900.