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Homework Statement
The ramp in figure is frictionless. If the blocks are released from rest, which way does the 10 kg block side and what is the magnitude of its acceleration? θ=40°
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Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
m1=10kg, m2= 5kg[/B]
For m1:
ΣFx=m1a1
T-m1gsinθ
For m2
ΣFx=m2a2
I'm unsure how to proceed from here. Other online solutions seem to assume that a1=a2, is that true? Why/why not? Please help me in how to continue. Thanks!
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