Mass m1 lies on a horizontal platform having a coefficient of kinetic friction, μ. It is connected by a string to mass m2 which hangs over the edge of the platform. Suppose m1 = 10 kg, m2 = 1 kg, and μ = 0.2. Ignoring the friction associated with the string. Write down the equations of motion. Solve the equations of motion for the acceleration, a, and the tension, T. Find their numerical values.

Mass m1 lies on a horizontal platform having a coefficient of kinetic friction, μ. It is connected by a string to mass m2 which hangs over the edge of the platform. Suppose m1 = 10 kg, m2 = 1 kg, and μ = 0.2. Ignoring the friction associated with the string. Write down the equations of motion. Solve the equations of motion for the acceleration, a, and the tension, T. Find their numerical values.

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Mass m 1 lies on a horizontal platform having a coefficient of kinetic friction, μ . It is connected by a string to mass m 2 which hangs over the edge of the platform. Suppose m 1 = 10 k g , m 2 = 1 k g , and μ = 0.2 . Ignoring the friction associated with the string.
  • Write down the equations of motion.
  • Solve the equations of motion for the acceleration, a, and the tension, T. Find their numerical values.

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