Two blocks of mass ma = 10 kg and mg = 5 kg are connected by a massless string that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The system is in static equilibrium. There is friction between ma and the inclined surface (m=0.4). Neglect the friction between the string and the pulley. Determine the tension in the string. 10 kg 5.0 kg 37° 98.0 N Do 52.3 N 65.35 N

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**Problem Statement:**

Two blocks of mass \( m_A = 10 \, \text{kg} \) and \( m_B = 5 \, \text{kg} \) are connected by a massless string that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. **The system is in static equilibrium.** There is friction between \( m_A \) and the inclined surface (\( \mu_s = 0.4 \)). Neglect the friction between the string and the pulley. Determine the tension in the string.

![Pulley System Diagram](example-image-url)

**Diagram Description:**

The diagram shows two blocks connected by a string passing over a pulley. Block \( m_A \) (10 kg) is on an inclined surface at an angle of \( 37^\circ \) to the horizontal. Block \( m_B \) (5 kg) hangs vertically. The friction coefficient (\( \mu_s \)) between \( m_A \) and the incline is given as 0.4.

**Answer Options:**

- \( \mathbf{98.0 \, \text{N}} \)
- \( \mathbf{0 \, \text{N}} \)
- \( \mathbf{52.3 \, \text{N}} \)
- \( \mathbf{65.35 \, \text{N}} \)

**Explanation for Educational Purposes:**

To solve for the tension in the string, we need to analyze the forces acting on both blocks and account for static equilibrium conditions.

1. **Block \( m_A \)** on the inclined plane:
   - Weight (\( W_A \)) = \( m_A \cdot g \). \( W_A = 10 \cdot 9.8 = 98 \, \text{N} \).
   - The component of \( W_A \) parallel to the incline: \( W_{\parallel A} = W_A \cdot \sin(37^\circ) \).
   - The component of \( W_A \) perpendicular to the incline: \( W_{\perp A} = W_A \cdot \cos(37^\circ) \).
   - Maximum static friction force: \( f_s = \mu_s \cdot W_{\perp A} \).

2. **Block \( m_B \)** hanging vertically:
   - Weight (\( W_B \)) = \( m_B \cdot g \
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Two blocks of mass \( m_A = 10 \, \text{kg} \) and \( m_B = 5 \, \text{kg} \) are connected by a massless string that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. **The system is in static equilibrium.** There is friction between \( m_A \) and the inclined surface (\( \mu_s = 0.4 \)). Neglect the friction between the string and the pulley. Determine the tension in the string. ![Pulley System Diagram](example-image-url) **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows two blocks connected by a string passing over a pulley. Block \( m_A \) (10 kg) is on an inclined surface at an angle of \( 37^\circ \) to the horizontal. Block \( m_B \) (5 kg) hangs vertically. The friction coefficient (\( \mu_s \)) between \( m_A \) and the incline is given as 0.4. **Answer Options:** - \( \mathbf{98.0 \, \text{N}} \) - \( \mathbf{0 \, \text{N}} \) - \( \mathbf{52.3 \, \text{N}} \) - \( \mathbf{65.35 \, \text{N}} \) **Explanation for Educational Purposes:** To solve for the tension in the string, we need to analyze the forces acting on both blocks and account for static equilibrium conditions. 1. **Block \( m_A \)** on the inclined plane: - Weight (\( W_A \)) = \( m_A \cdot g \). \( W_A = 10 \cdot 9.8 = 98 \, \text{N} \). - The component of \( W_A \) parallel to the incline: \( W_{\parallel A} = W_A \cdot \sin(37^\circ) \). - The component of \( W_A \) perpendicular to the incline: \( W_{\perp A} = W_A \cdot \cos(37^\circ) \). - Maximum static friction force: \( f_s = \mu_s \cdot W_{\perp A} \). 2. **Block \( m_B \)** hanging vertically: - Weight (\( W_B \)) = \( m_B \cdot g \
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