Figure 5-19 gives the free-body diagram for four situations in which an object is pulled by several forces across a frictionless floor, as seen from overhead. In which situations does the object's acceleration a have (a) an x component and (b) a y component? (c) In each situation, give the direction of a by naming either a quadrant or a direction along an axis. (This can be done with a few mental calculations.)
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A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass In, as shown Fig. 5-62 75. in Fig. 5-63. A horizontal force J! Fig. 5-63 76. acts on one end of the rope. (a) Show that the rope must sag, even if only by an imperceptible amount. Then, assuming that the sag is negligible, find (b) the acceleration of rope and block, (c) the force on the block from the rope, and (d) the tension in the rope at its midpoint.
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The first step in solving 5 problem number 76 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass In, as shown Fig. 5-62 75. in Fig. 5-63. A horizontal force J! Fig. 5-63 76. acts on one end of the rope. (a) Show that the rope must sag, even if only by an imperceptible amount. Then, assuming that the sag is negligible, find (b) the acceleration of rope and block, (c) the force on the block from the rope, and (d) the tension in the rope at its midpoint.
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