Static friction of blocks on a wire

In summary: And F1 is not the force of friction acting on block 1. It is the force you must apply to block 1 to get it to move down the plane. It is the force the rope exerts on block 1. Now let's write the 2 equations that will allow you to solve for this force F1, the force of friction acting on block 1...1) sum Fy = 0 = N1 - G1y - T1sin30 2) sum Fx = 0 = F1 - T1cos30 - Ff1 - G1xFrom 1) N1 = G1y + T1sin30from 2) F
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Homework Statement


2 blocks are connected with wire each on its own angle area. Body 1 (B1) has weight 900N, angle 30, µ = 0,35
B2 wight = 1100N, angle 45 and µ=0.30
There is no friction on at the T ( picture )
How big F has to be to pull block1 down following shown path?


Homework Equations


SUM FY=0
SUM Fx=0
Ff = µ * N


The Attempt at a Solution


I separated system and tok a look at block 2
- since there is 45 degrees angle between G2x and G2y they have to be same in size ( 1110 / 2 = 550 N )
- Since N2 = G2y, N2 is 550N as well. (Sum Fy=0)
- Since the point is to glide block nr 1 down that means that bloock 2 has to go up hence Friction force (F2) poiniting down or along the 45 degres plate
- If Ff = µ * N that means Ff2 = 0.30 x 550 which is 165
- Since G2x and FF2 pointing in the same direction (Sum Fx=0) there has to be an F force that pulls block 2 towards T and it is F2 = Ff2 + G2x which is 165 + 550 = 715 N

Now back to block 1
G1x = G * sin30 = 900 * sin30 = 450 N
G1y = G * cos30 = 779,42 N
N1 = 779, 42 N
Ff1 = 0,35 * 779,42 = 272,78 N
Sum Fx = 0 gives
+ Ff1 - F - G1x = 0 => F= Ff1-G1x => 272,78 - 450 = -177,22
This also means that F2 force from block 2 makes somehow impact.

The correct answer is F = 834 N and I have tried different aproaches but no luck .
Can someone that understand this perticular part please take a look at this problem ?

Help appritiated :)
 

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MisterOL said:

Homework Statement


2 blocks are connected with wire each on its own angle area. Body 1 (B1) has weight 900N, angle 30, µ = 0,35
B2 wight = 1100N, angle 45 and µ=0.30
There is no friction on at the T ( picture )
How big F has to be to pull block1 down following shown path?


Homework Equations


SUM FY=0
SUM Fx=0
Ff = µ * N


The Attempt at a Solution


I separated system and tok a look at block 2
- since there is 45 degrees angle between G2x and G2y they have to be same in size ( 1110 / 2 = 550 N )
they have to be the same , but they are not 550 N each. Don't forget that the x comp of the gravity force is mgsintheta
- Since N2 = G2y, N2 is 550N as well. (Sum Fy=0)
same error
- Since the point is to glide block nr 1 down that means that bloock 2 has to go up hence Friction force (F2) poiniting down or along the 45 degres plate
- If Ff = µ * N that means Ff2 = 0.30 x 550 which is 165
make correction for N
- Since G2x and FF2 pointing in the same direction (Sum Fx=0) there has to be an F force that pulls block 2 towards T and it is F2 = Ff2 + G2x which is 165 + 550 = 715 N
the 'F' force is the _______in the rope
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Now back to block 1
G1x = G * sin30 = 900 * sin30 = 450 N
G1y = G * cos30 = 779,42 N
N1 = 779, 42 N
Ff1 = 0,35 * 779,42 = 272,78 N
Sum Fx = 0 gives
+ Ff1 - F - G1x = 0 => F= Ff1-G1x => 272,78 - 450 = -177,22
you left out one of the forces acting along the plane...which one?
This also means that F2 force from block 2 makes somehow impact.

The correct answer is F = 834 N and I have tried different aproaches but no luck .
Can someone that understand this perticular part please take a look at this problem ?

Help appritiated :)
Draw good free body diagrams, identify all forces acting on the block. You'll have to solve 2 equations with 2 unknowns.
 
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Hi Jay thanks for help :9
Ok here we go again
1) G2x = G * sin45 = 1100 * 0,707 = 777,82 N => G2x = G2y = N2
2) Ff2 = 0.30 * 777,82 = 233, 35 N
3) SUM Fx=0 for B1 => +Ff2 +G2x - F2 => F2 = 777,82 + 233.35 = 1011,17 N
4) G1x = G * sin30 = 450 N
5) G1y = G* cos30 = 779,42 N => G1y = N1
3) Ff1 = 0,35 * 779,42 = 272,78 N
6) F1 = Ff1 - G1x + F2 => 272,78 -450 + 1011,17 = 833.95 apx 834 :)
 
  • #4
Nice work! Just be sure that you understand that F2 is the tension in the rope connecting thy 2 blocks. I'd call it T1=T2 =T =1011 N.
 

Related to Static friction of blocks on a wire

What is static friction?

Static friction is a force that acts between two surfaces in contact with each other. It prevents the two surfaces from sliding against each other when a force is applied.

How is static friction different from kinetic friction?

Static friction only occurs when there is no relative motion between the two surfaces, while kinetic friction occurs when there is relative motion between the surfaces.

How is the static friction of blocks on a wire calculated?

The static friction of blocks on a wire is calculated by multiplying the coefficient of static friction (μs) by the normal force (N) between the two surfaces. This gives the maximum amount of force that can be applied before the blocks start to slide against the wire.

What factors can affect the static friction of blocks on a wire?

The coefficient of static friction is affected by the type of materials in contact, the roughness of the surfaces, and the amount of force pressing the two surfaces together. It can also be affected by the presence of lubricants or other substances between the surfaces.

How can the static friction of blocks on a wire be reduced?

The static friction of blocks on a wire can be reduced by using a lubricant between the surfaces, increasing the surface smoothness, or decreasing the force pressing the two surfaces together. Additionally, changing the type of materials in contact can also affect the static friction.

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