The figure below shows two connected bodies of masses 0.5kg and 50g joined by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley. When released,...

The figure below shows two connected bodies of masses 0.5kg and 50g joined by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley. When released, the 0.5kg mass moves a distance of 0.6m before coming to rest. The coefficient of friction between the 50g mass and the table is 0.3.

i) Determine :
I. the tension on the string.
II. the acceleration of the 0.5kg mass.
ii) Find the velocity of the 0.5kg mass just before hitting the ground.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 30, 2019 at 06:27

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