Question

#1 - A 10kg crate is placed on a horizontal conveyor belt. The materials are such that
μs = 0.5 and μk = 0.3.
a. Draw a free-body diagram showing all the forces on the crate if the conveyer
belt runs at constant speed.
b. Draw a free-body diagram showing all the forces on the crate if the conveyer
belt is speeding up.
c. What is the maximum acceleration the belt can have without the crate
slipping?
#2 - A baggage handler drops your 8.20 kg suitcase onto a conveyor belt running at
2.00 m/s. The materials are such that μs = 0.400 and μk = 0.310. How far is your
suitcase dragged before it is riding smoothly on the belt?

Answer 1