2) Two blocks with masses m and m are connected by a massless string that passes over a massless pulley as shown. m has a mass of 2.25 kg and is on an incline of l=44.50 with coefficient of kinetic friction 41=0.205. m has a mass of 8.05 kg and is on an incline of 2=33.50 with coefficient of kinetic friction 42=0.105. The two-block system is in motion with the block of mass m sliding down the ramp. (a) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of m down the incline. (b) Determine the tension force in string connecting th two blocks M2 M Figure is not to scale.

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### Problem Statement: Dynamics of Connected Blocks

**Question:**
Two blocks with masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) are connected by a massless string that passes over a massless pulley as shown in the diagram. The block \( m_1 \) has a mass of 2.25 kg and is on an incline of \(\theta_1 = 44.5^\circ\) with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{k1} = 0.205\). The block \( m_2 \) has a mass of 8.05 kg and is on an incline of \(\theta_2 = 33.5^\circ\) with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{k2} = 0.105\).

The two-block system is in motion with the block of mass \( m_2 \) sliding down the ramp. 
- (a) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of \( m_2 \) down the incline. 
- (b) Determine the tension force in the string connecting the two blocks.

**Diagram Explanation:**

In the provided diagram, we see two inclined planes and blocks positioned on each plane, connected by a string over a pulley:

- **Block \( M_1 \)**: Positioned on the left incline (pink), which makes an angle \(\theta_1\) with the horizontal axis.
- **Block \( M_2 \)**: Positioned on the right incline (green), which makes an angle \(\theta_2\) with the horizontal axis.
- A massless pulley is situated at the top where the string changes direction.
- The string is indicated to be massless and it passes over the pulley connecting \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \).

**Figure Clarification:**

- The figure is not drawn to scale.
- Masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) are shown to hint at their respective positions on the inclines and their connection through the pulley system.

### Solution Steps
**To solve this problem, follow these steps:**

1. **Calculate the force components along the incline for each block.**
2. **Determine the net force for each block taking into account gravity, tension, and frictional forces.**
3. **Apply Newton's second law to each block to set up the equations.**
4. **Solve the equations simultaneously to find
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: Dynamics of Connected Blocks **Question:** Two blocks with masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) are connected by a massless string that passes over a massless pulley as shown in the diagram. The block \( m_1 \) has a mass of 2.25 kg and is on an incline of \(\theta_1 = 44.5^\circ\) with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{k1} = 0.205\). The block \( m_2 \) has a mass of 8.05 kg and is on an incline of \(\theta_2 = 33.5^\circ\) with a coefficient of kinetic friction \(\mu_{k2} = 0.105\). The two-block system is in motion with the block of mass \( m_2 \) sliding down the ramp. - (a) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of \( m_2 \) down the incline. - (b) Determine the tension force in the string connecting the two blocks. **Diagram Explanation:** In the provided diagram, we see two inclined planes and blocks positioned on each plane, connected by a string over a pulley: - **Block \( M_1 \)**: Positioned on the left incline (pink), which makes an angle \(\theta_1\) with the horizontal axis. - **Block \( M_2 \)**: Positioned on the right incline (green), which makes an angle \(\theta_2\) with the horizontal axis. - A massless pulley is situated at the top where the string changes direction. - The string is indicated to be massless and it passes over the pulley connecting \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \). **Figure Clarification:** - The figure is not drawn to scale. - Masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) are shown to hint at their respective positions on the inclines and their connection through the pulley system. ### Solution Steps **To solve this problem, follow these steps:** 1. **Calculate the force components along the incline for each block.** 2. **Determine the net force for each block taking into account gravity, tension, and frictional forces.** 3. **Apply Newton's second law to each block to set up the equations.** 4. **Solve the equations simultaneously to find
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