Two crates connected by a rope lie on a horizontal surface (Figure 1). Crate A has mass mA and crate B has mass mB. The coefficient of kinetic friction between each crate and the surface is μk. The crates are pulled to the right at constant velocity by a horizontal force F→. For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Friction in horizontal motion. Figure 1 of 1 Part A In terms of mA, mB, and μk, calculate the magnitude of the force F→. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables mA, mB, μk, and acceleration due to gravity g. Submit Request Answer Part B In terms of mA, mB, and μk, calculate the tension in the rope connecting the blocks. Include the free-body diagram or diagrams you used to determine each answer. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables mA, mB, μk, and acceleration due to gravity g.

Two crates connected by a rope lie on a horizontal surface (Figure 1). Crate A has mass mA and crate B has mass mB. The coefficient of kinetic friction between each crate and the surface is μk. The crates are pulled to the right at constant velocity by a horizontal force F→. For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Friction in horizontal motion. Figure 1 of 1 Part A In terms of mA, mB, and μk, calculate the magnitude of the force F→. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables mA, mB, μk, and acceleration due to gravity g. Submit Request Answer Part B In terms of mA, mB, and μk, calculate the tension in the rope connecting the blocks. Include the free-body diagram or diagrams you used to determine each answer. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables mA, mB, μk, and acceleration due to gravity g.

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Part A Two crates connected by a rope lie on a horizontal surface (Figure 1). Crate A has mass m A and crate B has mass m B . The coefficient of kinetic friction between each crate and the surface is μ k . The crates are pulled to the right at constant velocity by a horizontal force F .
For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Friction in horizontal motion.
Figure 1 of 1 In terms of m A , m B , and μ k , calculate the magnitude of the force F . Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables m A , m B , μ k , and acceleration due to gravity g . Submit Request Answer
Part B
In terms of m A , m B , and μ k , calculate the tension in the rope connecting the blocks. Include the free-body diagram or diagrams you used to determine each answer.
Express your answer in terms of some or all of the variables m A , m B , μ k , and acceleration due to gravity g .

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