What force is needed to accelerate a child on a sled (total mass = 55 kg) at 1.4 m/s2?
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The masses mA and mB slide on the smooth (frictionless)inclines fixed as shown in Fig. 4-55. (a) Determine a formulafor the acceleration of the system in terms of raA, raB ,dA ,dB,and g. (b) If 0A = 32, 0B = 23, and raA = 5.0 kg, whatvalue of raB would keep the system at rest? What would be thetension in the cord (negligible mass) in this case? (c) Whatratio, mA/mB, would allow the masses to move at constantspeed along their ramps in either direction? FIGURE 4-55 69.
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The first step in solving 4 problem number 69 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: The masses mA and mB slide on the smooth (frictionless)inclines fixed as shown in Fig. 4-55. (a) Determine a formulafor the acceleration of the system in terms of raA, raB ,dA ,dB,and g. (b) If 0A = 32, 0B = 23, and raA = 5.0 kg, whatvalue of raB would keep the system at rest? What would be thetension in the cord (negligible mass) in this case? (c) Whatratio, mA/mB, would allow the masses to move at constantspeed along their ramps in either direction? FIGURE 4-55 69.
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