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Homework Statement
Here is the problem:
Block A in the figure weighs 1.05 , and block B weighs 3.90 . The coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is 0.32. Find the magnitude of the horizontal force necessary to drag block B to the left at constant speed if and are connected by a light, flexible cord passing around a fixed, frictionless pulley.See the attachment for a picture.
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Homework Equations
ƩFx=Max, Friction=uk*n
The Attempt at a Solution
My FBD for the upper block has N going up MG going down Fk going left and T going right (positive)
My FBD for lower has N going up MG going down (I included both weights) Tension and then both frictions going to the right, and the force required going to the left (which i made positive for this one)
I am not sure what i am missing in solving this. Help me see if I have the right set up please. For the bottem block I have:
Sum of forces in x = M*Ax
Pull - Tension - .32(4.95) -.32(1.05)= M*Ax
For the top block I have:
T-.32(1.05)=M*Ax
Am I correct for these equations, especially in the bottem block where I have subtracted both tensions, I am assuming this is correct because the table exerts friction but so would the top block as it is sliding across the top block.