A block of mass m, 37.0 kg on a horizontal surface is connected to a mass m₂ 18.0 kg that hangs vertically as shown in the figure below. The two blocks are connected by a string of negligible mass passing over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of kinetic friction between my and the horizontal surface is 0.280. my m (a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the hanging mass? m/s² (b) Determine the tension in the cord N

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A block of mass m, 37.0 kg on a horizontal surface is connected to a mass m₂- 18.0 kg that hangs vertically as shown in the figure below. The two blocks are connected by a string of
negligible mass passing over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of kinetic friction between my and the horizontal surface is 0.280.
mi
m
(a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the hanging mass?
m/s²
(b) Determine the tension in the cord.
N
Transcribed Image Text:A block of mass m, 37.0 kg on a horizontal surface is connected to a mass m₂- 18.0 kg that hangs vertically as shown in the figure below. The two blocks are connected by a string of negligible mass passing over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of kinetic friction between my and the horizontal surface is 0.280. mi m (a) What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the hanging mass? m/s² (b) Determine the tension in the cord. N
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