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The mass of the box A to prevent any motion from occurring.
Answer to Problem 44P
Solution:To prevent motion, the box A needs to have a mass of at least 6.7 kg.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of the box B,
The coefficient of static friction,
Formula:
Boxes A and B are connected by a rope passing over a pulley. The box A lies on a table and the box B hangs freely. The box A has its weight
The box B hangs freely. Its weight
Figure.1
The boxes will not move if the force of static friction acting between the box A and the table is atleast equal to the tension acting on the box.
Draw the free body diagram of the system.
For box B
As per the condition applied, the box B neither moves up nor down,
If there is no motion;
Draw the free body diagram for the box A .
For vertical equilibrium,
For horizontal equilibrium,
The force of static friction and the normal force are related by the expression,
Here, the coefficient of static friction is
From equation (2),
From equation (1) and (3),
From equation (4),
Simplify for
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in the formula to calculate
Conclusion:
If there is to be no motion associated with the boxes, then the mass of the box A must at least be 6.7 kg.
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