Answered: In the figure we see two blocks…

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Concept explainers

Topic Video

Question

In the figure we see two blocks connected by a string and tied to a wall. The mass of the lower block is 1.0 kg; the mass of the upper block is 2.0 kg; the angle of the incline is 31∘

Find the tension in the string connecting the two blocks.

Find the tension in the string that is tied to the wall.

Expert Solution

Step 1

The net force between the two blocks,

$\begin{array}{rcl} Σ F & = & T_{1} - m_{1} g \sin (θ) \\ 0 & = & T_{1} - m_{1} g \sin (θ) \\ T_{1} & = & m_{1} g \sin (θ) \end{array}$

Substitute,

$\begin{array}{rcl} T_{1} & = & (1 kg) (9.81 m / s^{2}) \sin (31 °) \\ = & 5.05 N \end{array}$

Therefore, the tension in the string connecting the two blocks is 5.05 N.

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions