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The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.64

The inclined plane of Fig. 1.11 forms an angle \(\alpha=30^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. The mass ratio \(m_{2} / m_{1}=\eta=2 / 3 .\) The coefficient of friction between the body \(m_{1}\) and the inclined plane is equal to \(k\) \(=0.10 .\) The masses of the pulley and the threads are negligible. Find the magnitude and the direction of acceleration of the body \(m_{2}\) when the formerly stationary system of masses starts moving.

Reveal Answer
w2=g(ηsinαkcosα)/(η+1)=0.05 g\mathbf{w}_{2}=g(\eta-\sin \alpha-k \cos \alpha) /(\eta+1)=0.05 \mathrm{~g}