Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Friction
Two blocks are initially in contact sliding down an inclined...
Two blocks are initially in contact sliding down an inclined surface of inclination 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}}, where the block is lower on the incline than the block. The friction coefficient between the block of mass and the incline is , and that between the block of mass and the incline is . Determine the acceleration of the block. Take .
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Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Let the independent accelerations of the and blocks be and respectively.
For the block (which is higher on the incline):
a_1 = g \sin 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \mu_1 g \cos 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
For the block (which is lower on the incline):
a_2 = g \sin 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \mu_2 g \cos 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
Since and the block is lower on the incline, the two blocks will separate and move independently.
Therefore, the acceleration of the block is approximately .
For the block (which is higher on the incline):
a_1 = g \sin 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \mu_1 g \cos 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
For the block (which is lower on the incline):
a_2 = g \sin 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}} - \mu_2 g \cos 30^{}^{{}^{\circ}}
Since and the block is lower on the incline, the two blocks will separate and move independently.
Therefore, the acceleration of the block is approximately .