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#1 2016-10-31 23:54:32

markosheehan
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Registered: 2016-06-15
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pulley system

Two particles A and B each of mass m are connected by a light inextensible string  passing over a light, smooth, fixed pulley.     Particle A rests on a rough plane inclined   at α to the horizontal, where tan α =5/12 . Particle B hangs vertically 1 m above the ground.   The coefficient of friction between A and the inclined plane is .5
The system is released from rest.
(ii) How far will A travel after B strikes the ground?

i know how to work out most of this question. the only thing i am confused on is what is the acceleration of mass of A when B strikes the ground. i would of said it was g/13 but it is -11g/13 . all i need to know is the acceleration of B.

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#2 2016-11-03 19:49:42

thickhead
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Registered: 2016-04-16
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Re: pulley system


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