Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259638091
Author: Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., David Mazurek, Phillip J. Cornwell, Brian Self
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 12.3CQ
The two systems shown start from rest. On the left, two 40-lb weights are connected by an inextensible cord, and on the right, a constant 40-lb force pulls on the cord. Neglecting all frictional forces, which of the following statements is true?
- a. Blocks A and C will have the same acceleration.
- b. Block C will have a larger acceleration than block A.
- c. Block A will have a larger acceleration than block C.
- d. Block A will not move.
- e. None of the above is true.
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