Two blocks, of weights 2.1 N and 6.5 N, are connected by a massless string and slide down a 39° inclined plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the lighter block and the plane is 0.090; that between the heavier block and the plane is 0.37. Assuming that the lighter block leads, find (a) the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and (b) the tension in the string. (a) Number i (b) Number Units Units

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Two blocks, of weights 2.1 N and 6.5 N, are connected by a massless string and slide down a 39° inclined plane. The coefficient of
kinetic friction between the lighter block and the plane is 0.090; that between the heavier block and the plane is 0.37. Assuming that
the lighter block leads, find (a) the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and (b) the tension in the string.
(a) Number i
(b) Number
Units
Units
Transcribed Image Text:Two blocks, of weights 2.1 N and 6.5 N, are connected by a massless string and slide down a 39° inclined plane. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the lighter block and the plane is 0.090; that between the heavier block and the plane is 0.37. Assuming that the lighter block leads, find (a) the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks and (b) the tension in the string. (a) Number i (b) Number Units Units
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