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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Friction

The coefficient of friction between the table and the block shown...

The coefficient of friction between the table and the block shown in the figure is 0.20.2. Calculate the tensions in the two strings.
The coefficient of friction between the table and the block shown in the figure is 0.2 . Calculate the tensions in the

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  1. A96 N96 \text{ N} in the left string and 68 N68 \text{ N} in the right
  2. B68 N68 \text{ N} in the left string and 96 N96 \text{ N} in the right
  3. C90 N90 \text{ N} in the left string and 70 N70 \text{ N} in the right
  4. D84 N84 \text{ N} in the left string and 72 N72 \text{ N} in the right

Correct answer

A. 96 N96 \text{ N} in the left string and 68 N68 \text{ N} in the right

Step-by-step solution

Let aa be the acceleration of the system and T1,T2T_1, T_2 be the tensions in the left and right strings respectively. Taking g=10 m/s2g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2.

The 15 kg15 \text{ kg} block moves downwards, the 5 kg5 \text{ kg} block on the table moves to the left, and the 5 kg5 \text{ kg} hanging block moves upwards.

The kinetic friction on the 5 kg5 \text{ kg} block on the table is:
f=μN=μmg=0.2×5×10=10 Nf = \mu N = \mu m g = 0.2 \times 5 \times 10 = 10 \text{ N}

The equations of motion for the three blocks are:
For the 15 kg15 \text{ kg} block: 15g−T1=15a⇒150−T1=15a15g - T_1 = 15a \Rightarrow 150 - T_1 = 15a
For the 5 kg5 \text{ kg} block on the table: T1−T2−f=5a⇒T1−T2−10=5aT_1 - T_2 - f = 5a \Rightarrow T_1 - T_2 - 10 = 5a
For the 5 kg5 \text{ kg} hanging block: T2−5g=5a⇒T2−50=5aT_2 - 5g = 5a \Rightarrow T_2 - 50 = 5a

Adding the three equations:
(150−T1)+(T1−T2−10)+(T2−50)=15a+5a+5a(150 - T_1) + (T_1 - T_2 - 10) + (T_2 - 50) = 15a + 5a + 5a
90=25a⇒a=3.6 m/s290 = 25a \Rightarrow a = 3.6 \text{ m/s}^2

Substituting aa into the first equation:
150−T1=15×3.6=54⇒T1=96 N150 - T_1 = 15 \times 3.6 = 54 \Rightarrow T_1 = 96 \text{ N}

Substituting aa into the third equation:
T2−50=5×3.6=18⇒T2=68 NT_2 - 50 = 5 \times 3.6 = 18 \Rightarrow T_2 = 68 \text{ N}

The tension in the left string is 96 N96 \text{ N} and in the right string is 68 N68 \text{ N}.
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