All Problems

The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.64

The inclined plane of Fig. 1.11 forms an angle α=30\alpha=30^{\circ} with the horizontal. The mass ratio m2/m1=η=2/3.m_{2} / m_{1}=\eta=2 / 3 . The coefficient of friction between the body m1m_{1} and the inclined plane is equal to kk =0.10.=0.10 . The masses of the pulley and the threads are negligible. Find the magnitude and the direction of acceleration of the body m2m_{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}