The two blocks started at rest. The surface of the inclined plane is frictionless. (note: neglect mass and friction of the pulley) Given: Weight of A=230 lb. Weight of B=300 lb. Calculate: a) acceleration of A (f/s"), 30° with the horizontal b) Acceleration of B (ft/s"), downward c) the tension in the cable (Ib.)

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The two blocks started at rest. The surface of the inclined plane is frictionless. (note: neglect mass and friction of the pulley)
Given:
Weight of A=230 lb.
Weight of B=300 Ib.
Calculate:
a) acceleration of A (ft/s"), 30° with the horizontal
b) Acceleration of B (ft/s"), downward
c) the tension in the cable (Ib.)
B
30°
Transcribed Image Text:The two blocks started at rest. The surface of the inclined plane is frictionless. (note: neglect mass and friction of the pulley) Given: Weight of A=230 lb. Weight of B=300 Ib. Calculate: a) acceleration of A (ft/s"), 30° with the horizontal b) Acceleration of B (ft/s"), downward c) the tension in the cable (Ib.) B 30°
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