Solved problems of inclined plane

Erving Quintero Gil

Mechanical Electrical Engineer
Bucaramanga - Colombia
2010

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A 5 Kg block is set in upward motion on an incline with an initial speed.
at 8 m/s. The block stops after traveling 3 m along the plane, which is inclined.
angle of 30° with respect to the horizontal. Determine:

a. The change in the kinetic energy of the block

b. The change in its potential energy
c. The frictional force exerted on it (supposedly constant) N
d. The coefficient of kinetic friction. Vf= 0 m/s.

a. The change in the kinetic energy of the block 600

x=3m
1
ECynical = m*V 2 VThe8 m/s. W h=?
2 0
FR
2
1 ⎛ m ⎞
ECynical = 5 k g 8 ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ = 160 joules
2 ⎝ seg ⎠ 300

1 2
ECfinal = m*V
2 f
2
1 ⎛ m ⎞
ECfinal = 5 k g 0 ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ = 0julius
2 ⎝ seg ⎠

Final kinetic energy – Initial kinetic energy = 0 – 160 joules

Δenergía cinética = - 160 julios

b. The change in its potential energy Note: If the body moves 3 meters along the inclined plane, it is
It is necessary to find the height (h) It is necessary to calculate the height 'h' that causes energy.
h potential.
sen30=
3 The potential energy at the start of the movement is zero because
h = 3 * sin 30 it has no height, but as it gains height in the
h = 3 *0.5 vertical axis, the potential energy is increasing
h = 1.5 meters

Initial potential energy = m*g * h

Energía potencial inicial = 5 Kg. * 9,8 m/seg20 m
Potential energy = 0 joules

Final potential energy = m * g * h

Energía potencial final = 5 Kg. * 9,8 m/seg21.5 m
Energía potencial = 73,5 julios

Potential energy = Final potential energy - Initial potential energy

Potential energy = 73.5 joules - 0 joules
Δenergía potencial = 73 julios
0

(VF) = (V0)2- 2 * a * X
2

2 a x = (V0)2
2
 ⎛ m ⎞
2 m2
⎜8 ⎟ 64
(VO ) ⎜⎝ seg ⎟⎠
2 seg 2 m
a= = = =10.66
2x 2*m
3 6m seg 2
a = -10.66 m/s2(it is negative because the movement loses speed until it is zero is
to say is a delayed movement.

But:
WX= W * sin 30
WX= m * g * sin 30
WX= 5 kg * 9.8 m/s²20.5
WX24.5 Newton N

WY = W * cos 30
WY= m * g * cos 30 WX
WY= 5 kg * 9.8 m/s20.866
WY42.43 Newton FR WY
0
30
ΣFY= 0
N = WY
W
N = 42, 43 Newton

But:
FR=μ* N
FR=μ* 42,43
FR= 42.43μ
The frictional force FRalways be
opposes the movement, that's why FRit is drawn
ΣFx= m * a
against the direction of movement
-WX- FR= m * a (Equation 1)
-24.5 - 42.43μ = 5 * (-10.66)
-24.5 - 42.43μ = -53.3 multiplying the equation x (-1)
24,5 + 42,43 μ = 53.3
42, 43μ= 53.3 -24.5
42,43μ = 28.8

28.8
μ= = 0.678Coefficient of kinetic friction
42,43

Find the force of friction

FR=μ* N
FR= 0,678 * 42,43
FR= 28.8 Newton

A 5 Kg block is pushed a distance of 6 meters, ascending the surface of a plane.

inclined at 37 degrees, by a force F of 500 Newtons parallel to the surface of the plane.
The coefficient of friction between the block is 0.2.
a) What work has the external agent doing the force F done?
b) What is the increase in potential energy of it?

Data:
F = 500 Newton
d = 6 meters
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μ=0.2
m = 5 Kg.

FX
cos37=
F
F = 500N
FX= F cos 37
FX= 500 * 0.798635 = 391.33 Newton
FX399.31 Newton FR

FY FY
sen37= =
F 500
FY= 500 * sin 37 370
FY= 500 * 0,601815
FY300.9 Newton

But: N
FX
W W W
sen37= X = X = X
W 5 * 9 , 8 49 370
WX= 49 * sin 37 FR F = 500 N
WX= 49 * 0,601815 FY
WX29.48 Newton 370

WY
WY W W
cos37= = Y = Y WX
W 5*9,8 49
W=m*g
WY= 49 * cos 37
WY= 49 * 0,798635
WY39.13 Newton

ΣFY= 0
N – WY- FY= 0
N – 39.13 - 300.9 = 0
N = 39,13 + 300,9
N = 340.03 Newton

FR=μ* N
FR0.2 * 340.03
FR= 68 Newton

ΣFX= m * a
FX- FR– WX = m * a
399,31 - 68 – 29,48= m * a
301.83 = m * a
301.83 301.83 Newton m d=6m
a= = = 60.36
m 5 kg seg 2 h = ??

Work done by the applied force of 500 Newton

FX= F cos 37 370
FX= 500 * 0,798635
FX399.31 Newton

But: d = 6 meters

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W = FX* d = 399,31 * 6
W = 2395.86 Newton * meter
W = 2395.86 joules
Note: If the body moves 6 meters along the inclined plane, it is
h
It is necessary to calculate the height 'h' that causes energy.
sen37= potential.
6 The potential energy at the beginning of the movement is zero because
h = 6 * sin 37
it has no height, but as it gains height in the
h = 6 *0.601815
vertical axis, the potential energy increases
h = 3.61 meters

Energía potencial = m*g * h

Potential energy = 5 Kg. * 9.8 m/s23.61 m
Energía potencial = 176,93 julios

REVIEW PROBLEM OF SERWAY'S PHYSICS Page 132 of the fourth edition

Consider the three connected blocks shown in the diagram.
If the inclined plane is frictionless and the system is in equilibrium, determine (in terms of m, g, and θ).
a) The mass M
b) The tensions T1y T2.
Block 2m

N1 T2
Block 2m m
ΣFx= 0 W1X T1 T1 T2
T1– W1X= 0
W1Y 2m T1
But: W1X= W1youθ θ
W1(2m) * g M
W1X(2m * g) sinθ θ
W1= 2m*g
Replacing
T1- W1X= 0
T1- (2m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 1)

Block m Block m
ΣFx= 0
T2T1- W2X = 0 N2 T2
But: W2X= W2youθ W2= m * g
T1
W2X(m * g) sinθ W2X
W2Y
Replacing θ
T2T1– W2X= 0
T2- T1- (m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 2)

Solving the equations we have: W2= m*g

T1- (2 m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 1)
T2T1- (m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 2)

T2- (2 m * g) sinθ - (m * g) sinθ = 0

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T2- (3 m * g) sinθ = 0

T2(3 m*g) sinθ

T1– W1X= 0
T1= W1X(2 m * g) sinθ Block M
T1(2 m * g) sinθ T2
Block M
ΣFY= 0
T2– W3= 0
T2= W3 W3= M * g

W 3= M * g
T 2= M * g

But: T2(3 m * g) sinθ

T2= M * g

M * g = (3m*g) sinθ

M = (3m) sinθ

a) The mass M
M = 3 m sinθ

If the value found for the suspended mass in part a) is doubled, determine:
c) The acceleration of each block.
d) The tensions T1y T2.
T2
The mass isM = 3 m sinθ m
The problem states that the mass should be doubled.
T1 T2
M = 2 * (3 m sinθ) 2m T1
M = 6 m sinθ
M
θ
Block 2m
By doubling the mass, the body
moves to the right. Block m
N1
Block 2m N2
W1X T1 T2
ΣFx(2 m) * a
T1
T1– W1X= 2 m * a W1Y W2X
θ
But: W1X= W1youθ W2Y
W 1= 2 m * g θ
W1X(2m * g) sinθ
W1= 2m*g
Replacing
T1- W1X= 2 m * a W2= m*g
T1- (2 m * g) sinθ = 2 m * a (Equation 1)

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Block m
ΣFx=(m) * a
T2- T1– W2X= m * a

But: W2X= W2youθ W2= m*g

W2X= (m * g) sinθ

Replacing
T2- T1– W2X= m * a
T2T1- (m * g) sinθ = m * a (Equation 2)

Block M
ΣFY(6 m sinθ)* a T2
W3T2= 6 m sinθ * a Block M

W3= 6 m sineθ * g
Replacing
6 m senseθ * g - T2= 6 m sinθ a (Equation 3)
W3= 6 m sinθ * g
Solving the equations we have:
T1(2m * g) sinθ = 2m * a (Equation 1)
T2- T1- (m*g) sinθ = m * a (Equation 2)
6 m withoutθ - T2= 6 m sinθ a (Equation 3)

- (2m*g) sinθ - (m * g) sinθ + 6 m senθ * g = 2m * a + m * a + 6 m sinθ * a

- (3m*g) sinθ + 6 m sinθ * g = 3m * a + 6 m sinθ * a
3 m g senθ = 3 m * a + 6 m sinθ a

Cancelling the masses m

m g senθ = m * a + 2 m sinθ a

g senθ = a + 2 sinθ * a
a + 2 sinθ * a = g sinθ

Factoring the acceleration

a(1 + 2 sinθ) = g sinθ

g senθ
a=
1 + 2 centsθ

Clearing equation 3 to find T2

6 m agoθ * g - T2= 6 m sinθ a (Equation 3)
6 m weθ * g - 6 m sinθ * a = T2
6 m withoutθ ( g - a ) = T2

g senθ
But:a=
1 + 2 centsθ

Replacing

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6 monthsθ g -
⎡ g senθ ⎤
= T2
⎢⎣ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎥⎦

Factoring g
6 m g senθ 1⎡⎢ -
youθ ⎤
= T2
⎣ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎥⎦

6 mg doseθ ⎡⎢ ⎤ =T
1+ 2 senθ senθ
⎣ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎥⎦ 2

6 m g senθ ⎡⎢
1+ youθ ⎤
= T2
⎣ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎥⎦
T= ⎡ (6 mg senθ * )(1+ youθ ) ⎤
2 ⎢ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎥⎦
⎣

Clearing equation 1 to find T1

T1- (2m*g) sinθ = 2m * a (Equation 1)

T1= 2m * a + 2m * g sinθ

g senθ
But:a=
1 + 2 centsθ
⎛ G sharpθ ⎞
1 2 m ⎜ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎟ + 2 m g sinθ
T=
⎝ ⎠

⎛ (2 m )g sinθ ⎞ + 2 m g sinθ
T=
1 ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎠

⎛ 2 m g senθ + [(2 m g sineθ ) (1 + 2 centsθ)] ⎞

1 ⎜
T=
1+ 2 s e n θ
⎟
⎝ ⎠

⎛ 2 m g sinθ + 2 m g sineθ + 4 mg blood pressureθ2 ⎞

T1= ⎜ ⎟
⎜ 1 + 2 senθ ⎟
⎝ ⎠
⎛ 4 m g sinθ + 4 m g sineθ 2 ⎞
T= ⎜ ⎟
1 ⎜ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎟
⎝ ⎠
Factoring

⎛ 4 m g sinθ ( 1+ youθ )⎞
T=
1 ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 1 + 2 centsθ ⎠

If the static friction coefficient between m and 2m and the inclined plane is μSand the system is in
find balance:
e) The minimum value of M.
f) The maximum value of M.
g) Compare the values of T2when M has its minimum and maximum values

To find the minimum value of M, we consider

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 that the body tries to move towards T2
the left and the frictional force oppose this.
m
Block 2m T1 T2
2m T1
FR FR
N1
Block 2m
M
ΣFx = 0
W1X FR
T1+ FR– W1X= 0 T1 θ

But: W1X= W1sine theta W1Y

θ
W1= 2m * g
W1X(2m * g) sineθ

Replacing
W1= 2m*g
T1+ FR– W1Xequals 0
T1+ FR(2m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 1)

ΣFY= 0
N1W1Y= 0

But: W1Y= W1cosθ

But: W1= 2 m g
W1Y= 2 m g cosθ

N1= W1Y
N1= 2 m g cosθ (Equation 2)

But: FR=μS* N1(Equation 3)

FRμ*2 m g cosθ

Replacing in equation 1, we have

T1+ FR- (2m * g) sinθ = 0
T1+μ*2 m g cosθ - (2 m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 4)

Block m Block m
ΣFx = 0
T2+ FRT1 – W2X= 0 FR
N2 T2
But: W2X= W2youθ T1
W2= m * g W2X
W2X(m * g) sinθ
W2Y
θ
T2+ FRT1– W2X= 0
T2+ FRT1 - (m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 5)

ΣFY= 0 W2= m*g

N2– W2Y= 0

W2Y= W2cosθ

But: W2= m g
N2= W2 years= m g cosθ
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But: FR=μ* N2
FR=μ*mg cosθ (Equation 6)

Replacing equation 6 in equation 5

T2+ FR2- T1- (m*g) sinθ = 0
T2+μ* m g cosθ -1- (m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 7)

Block M Block M
ΣFY= 0 T2
W3T2= 0
T2= W3

W 3= M * g W3= M * g
T 2= M * g
M * g - T2= 0 (Equation 8)

Solving the equations we have:

T1+μ*2 m g cosθ - (2 m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 4)
T2+μ* m g cosθ T1- (m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 7)
M * g - T2= 0 (Equation 8)

μ*2 m g cosθ - (2 m * g) sinθ +μ* m g cosθ - (m*g) sinθ + M * g = 0

Combining like terms

μ*3 m g cosθ (3 m * g) sinθ + M * g = 0

M * g = 3 m g sinθ 3μm g cosθ

The g (gravity) is canceled as a common term.

M = 3 m sinθ - 3μm cosθ
M = 3 m (sinθ -μcosθ This is the minimum value of M for the system to remain in
balance)

Replacing M in equation 8, we find T2

M * g - T2= 0(Equation 8)
3 m (sineθ -μcosθ ) * g - T=2 0

Clearing T2
T2= 3 m (sinθ -μcosθ ) * g This is the value of T2when M is minimum

f) The maximum value of M.

To find the maximum value of M, it is considered that the body attempts to move to the right.
and the frictional force opposes this.

Block 2m
ΣFx= 0
T1- FR1- W1X= 0

But: W1X= W1youθ

W1= 2m * g
W1X(2m*g) sinθ

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Replacing
T1FR1– W1X= 0
T1- FR1- (2m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 9) Block 2m
N1
ΣFY= 0
N1W1Y= 0 W1X
T1
FR
But: W1Y= W1cosθ W1Y
But: W1= 2 m g θ

N1= W1Y
N1= 2 m g cosθ (Equation 10)
W1= 2m*g
But: FR=μ* N1
FR=μ*2 m g cosθ (Equation 11)

Replacing equation 11 in equation 9, we have

T1- FR (2m*g) sinθ = 0
T1-μ* 2 m g cosθ (2 m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 12)

Block m
ΣFx= 0 Block m
T2- FRT1– W2X= 0 (Equation 13)
N2
T2
But: W2X= W2youθ
W 2= m * g T1
W2X(m*g) sinθ W2X
W2Y
But: W2= m g FR θ
But:W2 years= W2cosθ
W2 yearsm g cos θ

ΣFY= 0 W2= m*g

N2– W2Y= 0
N2= W2Y= m g cosθ (Equation 14)

But: FR=μ* N2
FR=μ* m g cosθ (Equation 15)

Replacing equation 15 in equation 13

T2- FR- T1– W2X= 0 (Equation 13)
T2- FRT1- (m*g) sinθ = 0
T2-μ* m g cosθ - T1- (m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 16) Block M
Block M T2
ΣFY = 0
W3- T2= 0
T2= W3
W3= M * g
W 3= M * g
T 2= M * g
M * g - T2= 0 (Equation 17)

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Solving the equations we have:
T1-μ*2 m g cosθ - (2 m * g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 12)
T2-μ* m g cosθ T1- (m*g) sinθ = 0 (Equation 16)
M * g - T2= 0 (Equation 17)

-μ*2 m g cosθ - (2 m * g) sinθ -μ* m g cosθ - (m * g) sinθ + M * g = 0

-μ*3 m g cosθ - (3 m * g) sinθ + M * g = 0

The g (gravity) is canceled as a common term.

M * g = 3 m g sinθ + 3μSm g cosθ

M = 3 m sinθ + 3μm cosθ

M = 3 m (sinθ +μcosθ The maximum value of M, for the system not to shift to the right

Replacing M in equation 17, we find T.2

M * g - T2= 0 (Equation 17)
3 m (sinθ +μcosθ )* g - T2= 0

Solving for T2
T2= 3 m (sinθ +μcosθ This is the value of T2, when M is maximum.

g) Compare the values of T2when M has its minimum and maximum values

Solving for T2
T2= 3 m (sinθ -μcosθ This is the value of T2, when M is minimum

Clearing T2
T2= 3 m (sineθ +μcosθ This is the value of T2, when M is maximum.

PROBLEM 5 – 33 Serway FOURTH EDITION

A block of mass m = 2 kg is kept in equilibrium on an inclined plane at an angle θ = 60.0
by a horizontal force F, as shown in figure P5 - 33.
a) Determine the value of F, the magnitude of F.
b) Find the normal force exerted by the inclined plane on the block (ignore friction).

ΣFXequals zero
X AXIS
FX– WX= 0 (Equation 1)
FX= WX
N
F FX
FY
But: FX= F cos 60
WX= W sin 60 300
W WX
600
F cos 60 = W sin 60 600
300
you 60
F=W = In tg 60= m g tg 60= 2*9,8*1,732= 33.94 Newton
cos 60 WY
F = 33,94 Newton W

Find the normal force exerted by the

Inclined plane over the block (ignore friction).
F
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ΣFY= 0
N - WY- FY= 0 (Equation 2)

But: FY= F sin 60

WY= W cos 60

Replacing in equation 2
N - WY- FY= 0 (Equation 2)
N - W cos 60 - F sin 60 = 0
N - m g cos 60 - F sin 60 = 0
N - 2 * 9.8 * 0.5 - 33.94 * 0.866 = 0
N – 9.8 - 29.39 = 0
N = 9.8 + 29.39

N = 39.19 Newton

Problema 5 – 33 Serway Quinta edición; Problema 5-25 Serway sexta edición

A block is given an initial velocity of 5 m/s. Up a frictionless incline with a
slope of 200How high does the block slide on the plane before it stops

ΣFX= m a
WX= m a

But:
WX= W sine 20 N

In the equation 20 = m a N

m g sen 20 = m a 700
WX X
g sin 20 = a
W
0
WY
a = 9.8 sin 20 20
200
a = 3,351 m/s2 W
But; V0= 5 m/s.
0

(VF) (V0)2- 2 * a * X
2

(V0)2= 2 * a * X

(V0 )2 52 25
X= = = = 3,729 meters
2a 2*3,351 6,703

X = 3,729 meters

Problema 5 – 34 Serway quinta edición; Problema 5 – 26 Serway sexta edición

Two masses are connected by a light string that passes over a frictionless pulley, as in the
figure. If the inclined plane has no friction and if m12 Kg. m2= 6 Kg. yθ= 550find:
a) The accelerations of the masses
b) The tension in the rope
c) The speed of each mass 2 seconds after being released from rest.

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m1= 2 kg.
m2= 6 kg.
θ = 550

But:
P1= m1g
P1= 2 * 9.8 = 19.6 Newton
P119.6 Newton
Block m1
Block m1
ΣFy = m1a T
T – P1= m1a
T - 19.6 = 2a (Equation 1) m1= 1

But:
P2= m2g
T
P2= 6 * 9.8 = 58.8 Newton
T
P2= 58.8 Newton
Block m2
m1= 2
Block m2 m2= 6
P2X= P2you 55 N2
P2X58.8 cents 55 T
P2X48,166 Newton P2X 550
P2Y
ΣFX= m2a
P2X- T = m2a
48,166 - T = 6 a (Equation 2) 550

T - 19.6 = 2a (Equation 1) P2= m2g

48,166 - T = 6 a (Equation 2)

- 19,6 + 48,166 = 2a + 6a
28,566 = 8a
28,566 = a(8 )

28,566 m
a= = 3.57
8 seg 2

b) The tension in the rope

T - 19.6 = 2a (Equation 1)
T - 19.6 = 2 * 3.57
T - 19.6 = 7.14
T = 7.14 + 19.6

T = 26.74 Newton

The speed of each mass is 2 seconds after being released from rest.
0

VF= V0+ a t

VFis a t

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VF= 3.57 * 2

VF7.14 m/s

Problema 5 – 40 Edición cuarta; Problema 5-32 quinta edición; Problema 5 – 22 sexta edición
A block slides down a frictionless slope that has an incline ofθ = 150If the
Block part of the rest at the top and the length of the slope is 2 meters, find: The
magnitude of the block's acceleration?
a) What is its speed when it reaches the bottom of the slope?

Σ F Y= 0 V0= 0
WYN = 0

W YN But: WY= W cosθ X = 2 meters

In the cosθ =N
θ = 150
Σ F X= m a
WX= m a

But: WX= W senθ

W sen θ = m a N

But: W = m g
WX
m g senθ = m a
WY
g senθ = a 150
a = 9.8 * sin 15
a = 9.8 * 0.258
a = 2,536 m/s2
W=mg
0

(VF)2= (V0)2+ 2 * a * X

2 a x = (VF)2

m
V=
F 2a X= 2 * 2 , 5 3 6 * 2 = 3.18
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Problema 5 – 41 Serway Edición cuarta; Problema 5 – 62 Serway Edición quinta

A block of mass m = 2 Kg is released from rest at a height h = 0.5 meters above the surface of the
table, at the top of a slope with an angle θ= 300as illustrated in figure 5 - 41.
The slope is fixed on a table of H = 2 meters and the slope has no friction.

a) Determine the acceleration of the block as it slides down the slope

b) What is the speed of the block when it leaves the slope?
c) At what distance from the table will the block hit the ground.
d) How much time has elapsed between the moment the block is released and when it hits the ground.
e) The mass of the block influences any of the previous calculations.

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a) Determine the acceleration of the block when it slides down the slope

D
PX
h = 0.5 PY
PX= P sin 30° 0
θ = 30 VX 300
Sum of ForcesX=
ma
PX= m a V0Y V0- 3.13 m/s
P
PX= m g sin 30

PX= m a Y=2m
m g sen 30 = m a
g sin 30 = a
a = 9.8 * 0.5
a = 4.9 m/s2 VX
The acceleration of the block VY
when sliding down the inclined plane X V
h h 0.5
you 30= D= = =1 meter
D you are 30 0.5

D = 1 meter
What is the speed of the block when it leaves the inclined plane?
0
2 2
(VF) =0) + 2 * a * X

2 a x = (VF)2

m
V=
F 2a X= 2 * 4 . 9 * 1 = 3.13
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b) What is the speed of the block when it leaves the slope.

The speed at which it reaches the end of the inclined plane is the same speed with which the body starts.
parabolic shot. (See graph.)

That is, the initial speed in the projectile motion is 3.13 m/s. This speed is negative because it is going
pointing downwards. (V0- 3.13 m/s

V0Y= Voyou are 30 VX

V0Y= 3,13 sen 30 300
V0Y
V0Y- 1,565 m/s
This speed is negative because it is directed downward.
V0-3.13 m/s

d) Cuanto tiempo ha transcurrido entre el momento en que se suelta el bloque y cuando golpea el
soil.

Total time = time on the inclined plane + time in the parabolic throw

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It is necessary to find the time it takes for the body on the inclined plane.
VF = V0+ a t but V0= 0
VF = a t

VF 3.13 m
seg
t= = = 0.638sec
a 4.9 m
seg 2

t = 0.638 sec. (time of the body on the inclined plane)

It is necessary to find the time it takes for the body in the parabolic throw.
But
Y = 2 meters (V0Y- 1,565m/sec.
g*t2
Y= V 0Y t - Multiplying the equation by (-1)
2
g*t 2
Y= V 0Y t+
2
9.8 * t2
2= 1,565 t+
2
2= 1,565 t + 4.9 t 2

By arranging the equation, we find the time that the body takes in the air.
4.9 t2+ 1,565 t – 2 =0

a = 4,9 b = 1,565 c = - 2

- b± b -2 4 a c - (1,565)± (1,565) -2 4*4,9*(-2) -1,565± 2.4492+ 39.2

t= = =
2a 2*4,9 9.8
-1,565± 41.6492 -1,565± 6,453
t= t=
9.8 9.8
-1,565+ 6,4536 4,88
t=
1 =
9.8 9.8
t = 0.4988 sec. (time of the body in the PARABOLIC THROW)

Total time = time on the inclined plane + time in the parabolic throw
Total time = 0.638 sec. + 0.4988 sec.
Total time = 1,137 sec.

c) How far from the table will the block hit the ground.

X = VX* t VX
the body time in the PARABOLIC SHOT = 0.4988 sec.
V0Y 300
VX= Vocos 30
VX= 3,13 * 0,866 V0- 3.13 m/s
VX= 2.71 m/s.
This speed is positive because it is directed to the right.

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X = VX* t
X = 2.71 * 0.4988
X = 1,351 meters

The mass of the block influences any of the previous calculations.

No, the mass is canceled and therefore does not influence the calculations.

Problema 5 – 57 Edición cuarta; Problema 5 – 45 edición quinta; Problema 5-41 Edición sexta
A 3 Kg block starts from rest at the top of a 30-degree slope.0And it slides 2 meters
downwards in 1.5 seconds.
Find:
a) The magnitude of the acceleration of the block.
b) The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the plane.
c) The friction force acting on the block.
d) The speed of the block after it has slid 2 meters.
N
V0= 0
The magnitude of the block's acceleration.

m = 3 Kg. X = 2 meters 600

X = 2 meters t = 1.5 sec.
t = 1.5 sec. W
V0= 0

1 2 300
X= In0 t+ a t
2
1 2
X= a t
2
2 X = a t2
2 X 2*2 4 m
a= = = =1.77 N
t 2 1.5 2 2.25 seg 2 FR
a = 1.77 m/s2 WX
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the plane. WY
Sum of ForcesX= m a 300
WX– FR= m a (Equation 1)
W
But: WX= W sin 30
WX = m g sin 30
WX= 3 * 9.8 * 0.5
WX14.7 Newton.

Sum of forcesY=
0
N - WY= 0
N = WY= W cos 30
N = m g cos 30
N = 3 * 9,8 * 0,866
N = 25,461 Newton

FR=μ* N
FR=μ* 25,461

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Replacing in equation 1
WX– FR= m a (Equation 1)
14.7 - μ * 25.461 = 3 * 1.77
14,7 -μ25,461 = 5,31
μ25,461 = 14.7 - 5.31
μ25,461 = 9.39

9.39
μ= = 0.368
25,461
μ = 0.368 coefficient of kinetic friction

The frictional force acting on the block.

FR=μN
FR = 0,368 * 25,461
FR9.36 Newton

The speed of the block after it has slid 2 meters.

VF= V0+a * t but: V0= 0 t = 1.5 sec.
VF= a * t but: a = 1.77 m/sec2
VF= 1.77 * 1.5
VF 2.65 m/s.

Problem 5 - 85 Serway Fourth Edition

The three blocks in the figure are connected by massless ropes that pass through pulleys.
without friction. The acceleration of the system is 2.35 cm/s2to the left and the surfaces are rough.
Determine:
a) The tensions in the rope
b) The coefficient of kinetic friction between the blocks and the surfaces (assume the same μ for
both blocks

Data: m1= 10 kg. m2= 5 kg. m3= 3 Kg. a = 2,35 cm/seg2g = 9.8 m/s²2
m2
Block m1
Sum of ForcesY=
m1a T1
T2
P1– T1= m1a (Equation 1)
P1= m1g T2
P1= 10 * 9.8 = 98 Newton m3
P1= 98 Newton T1
FR2
98 - T1= m1a
FR3
98 - T1=10 * 2.35
98 - T1=23.5
98 +23,5 =T1 m1 250
T1= 74.5 Newton

Block m2
∑FX= m2a
T1- FR2– T2= m2a (Equation 2)

Sum of ForcesY =0
P2- N2= 0
P2= N2
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m2g = N2 Block m1
P2= m2g Block m2
P2= 5 * 9.8 = 49 Newton
P2= N2= 49 Newton T1
But: FR2=μN2 N2
T2
FR2=μ49
T1 FR2
Replacing in equation 2
T1– FR2- T2= m2a (Equation 2)
74.5 -μ49– T2= m2a = 5 * 2.35 = 11.75 P1= m1g
74,5 -μ49– T211.75 P2= m2g
74,5 - 11,75 -μ49 =T2

62,75 -μ49 = T2(Equation 3)

Block m3
Sum of ForcesX=
m3a
T2– P3X- FR3= m3a
Block m3 N3
But: T2
P3X= P3you 25
P3X= 3 * 9.8 sin 25 P3X
P3X12.42 Newton FR3
P3Y
Sum of ForcesY= 0
P3Y– N3 = 0 250
P3Y= N3
P3= m3g
P3Y= P3cos 25
P3Y= 3 * 9.8 sin 25
P3Y = 26.64 Newton

N326.64 Newton

FR3=μN3

FR3=μ26,64

Replacing in:
T2– P3X– FR3= m3a

T2– 12,42 -μ26,64 = 3 * 2,35

T2= 12,42 +μ26,64 + 7,05

T2= 19.47 + μ26.64 (Equation 4)

By equating equations 3 and 4, we find the coefficient of kinetic friction.

62.75 - μ49 = T2(Equation 3)
T2= 19.47 + μ26.64 (Equation 4)

62.75 - μ49 = 19.47 + μ26.64

62,75 – 19,47 =μ26,64 +μ49

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43.28 = 75.64μ

43.28
μ= = 0.572
75.64

To find the tension T2it is replaced in equation 4

T2= 19.47 + μ26.64 (Equation 4)

T2= 19,47 + 0,572 * 26,64

T2= 19,47 + 15,23

T234.7 Newton

Problema 5 – 87 Serway cuarta edición; Problema 5-72 Serway quinta edición; Problema 5-68
Serway sixth edition
Two blocks of 3.5 kg and 8 kg of mass are connected by a massless rope that passes through
a frictionless pulley (figure p 5 - 87). The slopes are without friction: Find:
a) The magnitude of the acceleration of each block?
b) The tension in the rope?

m13.5 kg.
m2= 8 kg.
T T
But: P1X= P1sen 35 = m1g sen 35 m2
m1
P1X= 3.5 * 9.8 * sin 35
P1X= 3,5 * 9,8 * 0,5735
P1X19.67 Newton 350 350
THERE IS NO FRICTION
Block m1
Block m1 Block m2
Σ FX= T – P1X= m1* a
T - 19.67 = 3.5 a (Equation 1)
N1 T N2
Block m2 T
P1X
Σ FX= m2a P1Y P2X
P2X- T = m2a P2Y
350
But: P2X= P2you 35
P2X= m2g sen 35 350
P1= m1g
P2X= 8 * 9,8 * 0,5735 35 = 44,96 Newton
P2= m2g
44.96 - T = 8 a (Equation 2)

By solving the equations, we find the acceleration of the system.

T - 19.67 = 3.5 a (Equation 1)

44.96 - T = 8 a (Equation 2)

-19.67 + 44.96 = 11.5a

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 11,5a = 25,29
25,29 m
a= 2,2
11.5 seg 2
a = 2.2 m/s2

b) The tension in the rope?

Replacing in equation 1
T - 19.67 = 3.5 a (Equation 1)
T -19.67 = 3.5 * 2.2
T = 7.7 + 19.67

T = 27.37 Newton

Problema 5 – 88 cuarta edición; Problema 5-73 quinta edición

The system shown in (figure p5 – 87). It has an acceleration of magnitude equal to 1.5 m/s.2.
Assume that the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the slope is the same on both.
pending.: Find:
a) The coefficient of kinetic friction.
b) The tension in the rope?
T T
m13.5 kg.
m28 kg.
FR2
FR1
THERE IS FRICTION 350 350
FR1, FR2that oppose
so that the system shifts to the right.

But: P1X= P1you 35 = m1g sen 35

P1X= 3.5 * 9.8 * sin 35
P1X= 3,5 * 9,8 * 0,5735
P1X19.67 Newton

Block m1 Block m1
Σ FX= m1* a
T - P1X-FR1= m1* a N1
T – 19.67 -FR1= 3,5 * 1,5 T
T - 19.67 - FR1 = 5.25
P1X
Σ FY= 0 P1Y
P1 Year-1= 0 350
P1 Year= N1But: P1= m1g FR1
P1Y= P1cos 35 = m1g cos 35
P1Y= 3,5 * 9,8 * 0,8191 P1= m1g
P1 Year28.09 Newton

P1Y= N128.09 Newton

But: FR1= μ N1
FR1= 28.09μ

T – 19.67 - FR1= 5.25

T - 19.67 - 28.09μ = 5.25 (Equation 1)
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But: P2X= P2you 35
Block m2
P2X= m2g sen 35
P2X= 8 * 9,8 * 0,5735
P2X44.96 Newton FR2 N2
T
P2X
Block m2 P2Y
Σ FX= m2* a
P2X– T -FR2= m2a 350
44.96 – T -FR2= 8 * 1.5
44.96 - T - FR2= 12
P2= m2g
Σ FYequals 0
P2Y– N2= 0
P2Y= N2But: P2= m2g

P2Y = P2cos 35 = m2g cos 35

P2Y= 8 * 9,8 * cos 35
P2Y= 8 * 9,8 * 0,8191
P2Y= 64.21 Newton

P2Y= N264.21 Newton

But : FR2= μ N2
FR264.21μ

44.96 - T - FR2= 40
44.96 - T - 64.21μ = 12 (Equation 2)

By solving the equations, we find the acceleration of the system.

T – 19.67 – 28.09μ = 5.25 (Equation 1)
44.96 - T - 64.21μ = 12 (Equation 2)

-19.67 - 28.09μ + 44,96 – 64,21μ = 5.25 + 12

25.29 -92.3μ = 17.25
92.3μ = 25,29 -17,25
92.3μ 8.04

8.04
μ= = 0.087
92.3
μ = 0.087 coefficient of kinetic friction

The tension in the rope?

Replacing in equation 1

T – 19.67 – 28.09μ = 5.25 (Equation 1)

T - 19.67 - 28.09 * 0.087 = 5.25
T – 19,67 – 2,44 = 5,25
T = 19.67 + 2.44 + 5.25
T = 32.51 Newton

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 CHAPTER 1 COMPOSITION AND DECOMPOSITION OF VECTORS
1.3 SEARS – ZEMANSKY
A block is lifted by an inclined plane 20.0through a force F that forms an angle of 300with
the plan.
a) What force F is necessary for the component FXparallel to the plane weighs 8 Kg.
b) How much will the component F be then?Y

FX8 Kg
FX= F cos 30
8 = F cos 30
8 = F 0.866
FX
8
F= = 9.23 300
300
0.866
FY 200
F = 9.23 Kg.

FY= F sin 30
FY= 9.23 * (0.5)

FY4.61 Kg.

CHAPTER 2 BALANCESEARS - ZEMANSKY

Problem 2.13 A block weighing 14 kg is placed on an inclined plane and is connected to
another block of 10 kg. by a rope that goes through a small pulley without friction. The coefficient
the kinetic friction between the block and the plane is 1/7. For two values to beθ it will move the
system at constant speed. Assume that all forces act at the center of the block.

Block P1= 14 Kg.

Σ FX= 0
T - P1X– FR= 0 (Equation 1) Block m1 P1= 14 Kg. T
But:P1X= P1youθ N1 T
P1X14 senθ T
FR
But:P1Y= P1cosθ FR
P1Y= 14 cosθ
P1X P1Y
θ0 θ0
Σ FY= 0
N1P1Y= 0 (Equation 2) P2= 10
N1= P1Y
N1=14 cosθ Block m2
P1= m1* g
P1= 14 Kg. T
FR= μ * N1(Equation 3)
FRequals one-seventh times fourteen cosineθ)
FR= 2 cosθ

Block m2
Σ FY= 0
P2– T = 0 (Equation 4)
P2=T But: P2= 10 Kg. P2= m2* g
T = P2= 10 Kg. P2= 10 Kg.

Replacing in equation 1
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T - P1X– FR= 0 (Equation 1)
10 – 14 centsθ - 2 cosθ = 0

but: yes2θ + cos2θ = 1

12/
⎛⎜ θ 2 ⎞⎟
cosθ = 1-sen θ 2= 1-sen
⎝ ⎠
Replacing
10 – 14 centsθ - 2 cosθ = 0

10 – 14 centsθ - 2 (1-sen2θ)1/2= 0

5 – 7 sentencesθ - (1-sen 2θ)1/2= 0

2 1/2
5 – 7 sentencesθ (1-sin θ)

Squaring both sides

2
⎡ 1/2 ⎤
[5 − 7senθ ]2 = ⎢ ⎛⎜ 1 - a hundred
2 θ⎞
⎟ ⎥
⎝ ⎠
⎣⎢ ⎦⎥
25 – 70 centsθ + 49 cents2θ = 1 - sin2θ
2
49 cents θ plus2θ - 70 centsθ + 25 - 1 = 0

2
50 cents θ - 70 centsθ + 24 = 0

Applying the formula for quadratic equations.

a = 5 b =-70 c= 24
2 24
- (- 70)± ( - 70) - 4 (50) 70± 4900-4800
youθ = =
2 (50) 100
70± 100 70 ± 10
youθ = =
100 100
T
70+ 10 80
youθ1= = = 0.8θ1arcsin 0.8
100 100
P1= 14 T
θ1= 53.130

70− 10 60 FR
youθ 2= = = 0.6θ2arc sin 0.6
100 100
θ2= 36.860
53.130

θ1= 53.130When the body moves to the right. P2= 10

θ2= 36.860When the body moves to the left.

CHAPTER 2 BALANCE
SEARS - ZEMANSKY
Problem 2.14 A block weighing 100 kg is placed on a 30-degree incline.0and connected
a second block of weight W hanging from a rope that passes over a small pulley without
friction. The static coefficient of friction is 0.4 and the kinetic coefficient is 0.3.
a) Calculate the weight W for which the 100 Kg block is lifted up the slope at constant speed.
b) Find the weight W for which it moves down at a constant speed.
c) For which range of values of W will the block remain at rest?

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Calculate the weight W for which the block of 100 Kg.
it rises on the plane at constant speed.

Block P1(When moving to the right) T

Σ FX= 0 P1= 100
Block P1
T – P1X– FR= 0 (Equation 1) T
N1
But:P1X= P1you 30 T
P1X= 100 * (0.5) FR
P1X50 kg. FR
P1Y 300
But:P1Y= P1cos 30 P1X
0
P1 Year= 100 * 0.866 30
P1Y86.6 Kg.

Σ FY= 0 The force of friction

N1- P1Y= 0 (Equation 2) act in the opposite direction
P1= 100
N1= P1Y to the movement.
N186.6 kg.

Note: When the body is in motion, the kinetic coefficient is used.

FR = μC* N1(Equation 3)
μC= 0.3 (Coefficient of kinetic friction)
FR= 0.3 * (86.6)
FR= 25.98 Kg.

To find the tension in the rope, it is substituted into equation 1.

T - P1X– FR= 0 (Equation 1)
But: P1X= 50 kg. FR= 25,98 Kg.
T = P1X+ FR= 0
T = 50 + 25.98

T = 75,98 Kg. Block W

BLOCK W T
Σ FY= 0 (because it moves at a constant speed)
T-W=0

T = W (Equation 4)
But T = 75.98 Kg.
W = 75,98 Kg. W = m2* g
W=?

Find the weight W for which it moves down at a constant speed.

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Block P1(When shifting to the left)
Σ FX= 0
Block P1
T + P1XFR= 0 (Equation 1)

But:P1X= P1you 30 N1 T
FR
P1X= 100 * (0.5)
P1X50 kg.
P1X P1Y T
But:P1Y= P1cos 30 P1= 100 T
P1Year100 * 0.866 300
P1Y= 86,6 Kg.
FR
Σ FY= 0
N1- P1Y= 0 (Equation 2)
N1= P1Y P1= m1* g 300
N1= 86,6 Kg. P1= 100
Note: When the body is in motion, the kinetic coefficient is used.
FR= μC* N1(Equation 3)
μC= 0.3 (Coefficient of kinetic friction)
FR= 0.3 * (86.6) Block W
W=?
FR25.98 Kg. T
To find the tension in the rope The frictional force
it is replaced in equation 1. acts in the opposite direction
to the movement.
-T + P1X- FR= 0 (Equation 1)
But: P1X= 50 kg. FR 25.98 Kg.
T = P1XFR= 0 W = m2* g
T = 50 - 25.98 W=?
T = 24.02 Kg.

BLOCK W (because it moves at a constant speed)

Σ FY= 0
T-W=0
T = W (Equation 4)

But T = 24 Kg.
W = 24 Kg.

For what range of values of W will the block remain at rest?

If the body tries to move to the right, the frictional force acts to the left.

Block P1(When the body attempts to move to the right)

Σ FX= 0
T - P1X- FR= 0 (Equation 1)

But:P1X= P1you are 30

P1X= 100 * (0.5)
P1X50 kg.

But:
P1Y= P1cos 30
Block P1 27
N1
T
P1Y= 100 * 0.866
P1 year86.6 Kg.

Σ FY= 0
N1- P1Y= 0 (Equation 2)
N1= P1Y
N1= 86,6 Kg.

FR= μC* N1(Equation 3)

μC= 0.4 (Static coefficient of friction)
FR= 0.4 * (86.6)
FR34.64 Kg.

To find the tension in the cord, it is replaced in equation 1.

T - P1XFR= 0 (Equation 1)
But: P1X= 50 kg. FR25.98 kg.
T = P1X+ FR= 0 Block W
The frictional force acts on
T = 50 + 34.64 T opposite direction to the movement.
T = 84,64 Kg.
When the body does not move
BLOCK W the static coefficient is used
Σ FY= 0
T-W=0

T = W (Equation 4) W = m2* g
Pero T = 84,64 Kg. W=?
W = 84,64 Kg.

If the body tries to move to the left, the frictional force acts to the right.

Σ FXWhen the body tries to move to the left

T - P1X+ FR= 0 (Equation 1)
Block P1
But:P1X= P1 you are 30
N1 T
FR
P1X= 100 * (0.5)
P1X= 50 kg.
P1X P1 Year
But:P1Y= P1cos 30
P1Y= 100 * 0.866 300
P1Y= 86,6 Kg.

Σ FY= 0
N1- P1Y= 0 (Equation 2)
P1= m1* g
N1= P1Y P1= 100 The frictional force acts on
N186.6 Kg. opposite direction to the movement.
When the body does not move
FR= μC* N1(Equation 3) the static coefficient is used
μC= 0.4 (Coefficient of static friction)

FR= 0.4 * (86.6)

FR34.64 kg.

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To find the tension in the rope, it is substituted into equation 1.
T – P1X+ FR= 0 (Equation 1)

But:
P1X= 50 kg. FR25.98 Kg.
T = P1X- FR= 0
Block W
T = 50 - 34.64 T
T = 15.36 Kg.

BLOCK W
Σ FY= 0

T-W=0
T = W (Equation 4) W = m2* g
W=?
But T = 15.36 Kg.
W = 15.36 Kg.

Problem 2-16 Sears Zemanski

Block A, weighing W, slides down at a constant speed on the inclined plane S whose
the slope is 370while table B, also of weight W, rests on top of A.
table this unit with a rope to the highest point of the plane.

a) Draw a diagram of all the forces acting on block A.

b) If the kinetic friction coefficient between surfaces A and B and between S and A is the same,
determine its value.

WBX
you 37= T
WB
WBX= WBsin 37 = m g sin 37 FR1= force of
friction between the B
WAX= WAsin 37 = m g sin 37
two blocks
cos37=
WBY FR2force of A
WB friction between
WBY= WBcos 37 = m g cos 37 block B and the
WAY= WAcos 37 = m g cos 37 370
inclined plane

Block B
Sum of ForcesX=
0 Because block B does not move because the rope does not allow it. Block A
T - WBX– FR1= 0
Bloque B
But: FR1=μNB NA FR2
T
NB
Sum of ForcesY= 0 FR1
WAX
NB– WBY= 0 FR1 WAY
NB=WBY=m g cos 37 WBX
WBX WBY
0
WA= m g WBY
37
Block A
∑FY= 0
NA– WAY– WBY= 0 WB= m g
NA= WAY+ WBY WB= mBg

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NA=WBcos 37+WBcos 37
NA= m g cos 37 + m g cos 37
NA= 2m g cos 37

Because block A moves at CONSTANT SPEED, the acceleration is zero.

Sum of ForcesX= 0

FR1+ FR2WBX– WAX= 0

WBX= WBsin 37 = m g sin 37

WAX= WAsin 37 = m g sin 37
But : WAX= WBX

FR1+ FR2= WBX+ WAX

FR1+ FR2= m g sin 37 + m g sin 37

FR1+ FR2= 2 m g sin 37 (Equation 1)

FR1=μNB (+)
FR2=μNA

FR1+ FR2=μNB+μNA
FR1+ FR2=μ(NB+ NA) (Equation 2)

ButA= 2m g cos 37
NB= m g cos 37

Replacing in equation 2

FR1+ FR2=μ(NB+ NA) (Equation 2)

FR1+ FR2=μ(m g cos 37 + 2m g cos 37 )

FR1+ FR2=μ(3m g cos 37 ) (Equation 3)

Equaling Equation 1 and Equation 3

FR1+ FR2= 2 m g sin 37 (Equation 1)

FR1+ FR2=μ(3m g cos 37 ) (Equation 3)

2 m g sin 37 = μ(3 m g cos 37)

Cancelling the like terms

2 m g sin 37 = μ(3m g cos 37)

2 sin 37 = μ(3 cos 37)

We cleared

2 cents 37 2
μ= = tg 37
3cos 37 3
μ= 0.666 tg 37

Chapter 2 Sears - Zemansky Balance

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Problem 2 - 17 Two blocks A and B are arranged as shown in figure 2-21 and connected by a
rope to block C. Block A = B = 20 Newton. and the coefficient of kinetic friction between each
block and the surface is 0.5. Block C descends with constant speed.
a) Draw two different force diagrams indicating the forces acting on A and B.
b) Calculate the tension of the rope that connects blocks A and B
c) What is the weight of block C?

Block A
Sum of ForcesXWhyit moves Block B T2
at constant speed, then the acceleration is zero.
T1- FR1= 0 (Equation 1) T2
T1= FR1
Block A T1 Block C
Sum of ForcesY= 0 FR2
WA– N1= 0 T1
WA= N1 370
WA= N120 Newton

But: FR1=μN1
FR1 Block A
FR1=μ20 = 0.5 * 20
FR110 Newton N1
T1
T1= FR1
T110 Newton FR1
T1
WA
Block B FR1
Why does it move at a constant speed?
to the right, then the acceleration is zero. WA
Sum of forcesX= 0 N2
T2– WBX– T1– FR2= 0 (Equation 2) T2
FR2
But: Block B
WBX= WByou are 37 T1
WBX20 sen 37 = 12,036 Newton
WBX12,036 Newton 370 WBY
WBX
T110 Newton WB
∑FY= 0
WBY- N2= 0
WBY= N2= WBcos 37 = 20 cos 37
WBY= N215,972 Newton
Block C

But: FR2=μN2
T2
FR2=μ20 = 0.5 * 15.972
FR27,986 Newton

Replacing in equation 2, we find the tension T2 WC

T2– WBX– T1FR2= 0 (Equation 2)
T2= WBX+ T1+ FR2
T2= 12,036 + 10 + 7,986
T2= 30 Newton

Block C
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Why does it move at a constant speed towards
to the right, then the acceleration is zero.

Sum of ForcesY=
0
WC– T2= 0
WC= T230 Newton

WC= 30 Newton

PART 1 RESNICK – HALLIDAY Page 139

Problem 5 - 13 A block of mass m1= 43.8 kg on a smooth inclined plane that has an angle of
300 it is connected by a thread that passes through a small frictionless pulley to a second block of
meal m2= 29.2 Kg. hanging vertically (Figure 5 – 17).
a) What is the acceleration on each body? T
b) What is the tension in the rope?
m143.8 T
But: P1X= P1you 30 Block m1
Pone= m1* g
P1X= m1* g * sin 30
T
P1X= 43,8 * 9,8 * 0,5 P1X
P1X = 214.62 Newton 300
m229.2 Kg.

Block m1
P1Y
0
30
Σ FX = m1a
T – P1X= m1* a
T - 214.62 = 43.8a (Equation 1)
P1= m1* g
Block m2 Block m2
Σ FY= m2a
P2- T = m2* a
T
P2= m2* g
P2= 29,2 * 9,8
P2286.16 Newton

Replacing
P2- T = m2* a
286.16 - T = 29.2 * a (Equation 2)
P2= m2* g
Solving equation 1 and equation 2,
we find the acceleration of the system.

T - 214.62 = 43.8a (Equation 1)

286.16 - T = 29.2a (Equation 2)

-214,62 + 286,16 = 43.8a + 29.2a

71.54 = 73 a

71.54 m
a= = 0.98
73 seg 2
a = 0.98 m/s2

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What is the tension in the rope?
Replacing
286.16 - T = 29.2a (Equation 2)
286.16 - T = 29.2 * 0.98
286.16 - T = 28.61
T = 286.16 – 28,616

T = 257.54 Newton

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Chapter 5 Problem 20 Refer to figure 5-5. Let the mass of the block be 29.2 Kg. (2 slugs) and the angle
θ = 300.
a) Find the tension in the rope and the normal force acting on the block.
b) If the rope is cut, find the acceleration of the block. Do not consider friction.

But: P1X= P1* you 30 T

N
P1= m1* g
P1X= m1* g * sin 30 T m = 29.2
P1X= 29,2 * 9,8 * 0,5 P1X
P1X143.08 Newton
P1Y 300
Block m 300
Σ FX= 0
T - P1X= 0 (Equation 1)
T - 143.08 = 0
T = 143.08 Newton. P1= m1* g

Σ FY= 0
N - P1Y= 0
N = P1Y

But: P1Y= P1* cos 30

P1= m1* g
P1Y= m1* g * cos 30
N = P1 Year= m1g cos 30
N = 29,2 * 9,8 * 0,866
N = 247.82 Newton
N
c) If the cord is cut, find the acceleration of the block.
Do not consider friction
P1X
Σ FX= m a
P1X= m a (Equation 1) P1Y
300
But: P1X= P1 * year 30
P1= m1* g
P1X= m1* g * sin 30 (Equation 2)
P1= m1* g

Replacing equation 2 in equation 1

P1X= m a (Equation 1)
m1* g * sin 30 = m a

Canceling like terms

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m1* g * sin 30 = m a

g * sin 30 = a
a = 9,8 * 0,5

a = 4,9 m/seg2

In each of the diagrams, find the value of the unknown weight if the bodies are moving at
constant speed in the indicated direction.

THERE IS NO FRICTION
Since it moves at a constant speed, there is no acceleration.
T1
Block m1 m1 = 15 Kg.
T1
Σ FX= 0
T1-1X= 0
400 m2= ?
But: P1X= P1you 40 P1= m1g Block m1
P2= m2* g
T1-1sin 40 = 0 (Equation 1) N1
T1– m1g sin 40 = 0 T1
T1= m1G flat 40
Block m2
T1= 15 * 9,8 * 0,642 P1X T1
T194,374 Newton
P1Y
400
Block m2
Σ FY= 0
P2– T1= 0 (Equation 2)
P2=T1
P2 = 96,418 Newton m1= 15 Kg. m2= ?
P1= m1* g P2= m2* g
IF THERE IS FRICTION
μ 0.24 Block m1

Block m1 N1 Block m2
Σ FX= 0 T1 T1
T1– P1X- FR= 0 (Equation 1)
FR
But:P1X= P1you 40 P1= m1g
P1X= m1g sen 40 P1X P1Y
P1X= 15 * 9,8 * 0,642 400
P1X94.37 Newton
m2= ?
But:P1Y= P1cos 40 P1= m1g
P2= m2* g
P1Y= m1g cos 40
P1 year= 15 * 9,8 * 0,766 m1 = 15 Kg.
P1 Year112.6 Newton P1= m1* g

N1- P1 Year= 0 (Equation 2)

N1= P1Y
N1112.6 Newton

μ 0.24
FR= μ * N1(Equation 3)
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FR= 0,24 * 112,6
FR27.02 Newton

T1– P1XFR= 0 (Equation 1)

T1= P1X+ FR

But:P1X94.37 Newton

T1= 94,37 + 27,02

T1= 121.39 Newton

Block m2
Σ FY = 0
P2- T1= 0 (Equation 4)
P2=T1
P2121.39 Newton

In each of the diagrams, find the value of the unknown weight if the bodies move at
constant speed in the indicated direction.

THERE IS NO FRICTION
As it moves at a constant speed, there is no acceleration.
Block m1
Block m1
Σ FX= 0 T
m160 T
T - P1X= 0 (Equation 1) N1
P1X T
P1X= P1you 30
P1= m1g
P1Y
300 530 P2
T - P1sin 30 = 0 300
T – m1g sen 30 = 0
T = m1g sen 30
T = 60 * 9.8 * 0.5 = 300 Newton
T = 294 Newton m1 = 15 Kg.
Block m2 P1= m1* g 2
Σ FY= 0 T
P2x- T = 0 (Equation 2) N2
P2xT = 294 Newton
P2x= P2you 53 P2X
P2X 294 P2Y
P=
2 = = 368.14 Newton
you are 53 0.7986
530
P2= 368.14 Newton

m2= ?
P2= m2* g

IF THERE IS FRICTION

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T
T
m1= 60 Kg.
Block m1
Σ FX= 0
T - P1X– FR1= 0 (Equation 1)

But:P1X= P1you 30 P1= m1g

P1X= m1g sen 30
P1X60 * 9.8 * 0.5
P1X= 294 Newton Block m1

But:
P1Y= P1cos 30 P1= m1g N1
The force of friction
P1X T
act in the opposite direction
P1Y= m1g cos 30 FR1
P1 Year= 60 * 9,8 * 0,866 to the movement.
P1Y
P1Y= 509.2 Newton
300
Σ FY= 0
N1- P1 Year= 0 (Equation 2)
N1= P1Y m1= 15 Kg.
N1509.2 Newton P1= m1* g
μ = 0.24
FR1= μ * N1(Equation 3)
FR1= 0,24 * 509,2 Block m2
FR1= 122.2 Newton
T FR2 N2
T - P1X– FR1= 0 (Equation 1)
T = P1X+ FR1 P2X
But:P1X= 294 Newton P2Y

T = 294 + 122.2 530

T = 416.2 Newton

Block m2 m2= ?
Σ FY= 0 P2= m2* g
N2– P2Y= 0 (Equation 4)
N2= P2Y
But:P2Y= P2cos 53 P2= m2g
N2= P2Y= P2cos 53

FR2= μ * N2(Equation 5)
FR2= 0.24 * P2cos 53
FR2= 0.24 * P20.6018
FR2= 0.144 P2

But:
P2X= P2you are 53
T = 416.2 Newton
FR2= 0.144 P2

Σ FX= 0
P2X- T -FR2= 0 (Equation 6)
P2you 53 - 416.2 - 0.144 P2= 0
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0.7986 P20.144 P2= 416.2
0.654 P2= 416.2

416.2
P=
2 = 636.39 Newton
0.654

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