Question

Two blocks made of different materials, connected by a thin cord, slide down a plane ramp inclined at an angle θθ to the horizontal, (Figure 1). The masses of the blocks are mAmA = mBmB = 6.5 kgkg , and the coefficients of friction are μAμAmu_A = 0.19 and μBμBmu_B = 0.31, the angle θθ = 32∘∘.

Part A) Determine the acceleration of the blocks.

Part B)Determine the tension in the cord.

Answer 1