CP 9.

EXAMPLES Particle Kinetics- Force Inertia Method

1. The two blocks shown are originally at rest. Assuming

that the coefficients of friction between block A and
the incline are 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20 and
neglecting the masses of the pulley and the effect of
friction in the pulleys, determine a) the acceleration
of each block and b) the tension in the cable

2. A 450 g tether ball A is moving along a horizontal

circular path at a constant speed of 4 m/s.
Determine a) the angle θ that the cord forms with
pole BC, b) the tension in the cord.

3. The 15 kg block B is supported by the 25 kg

block A and is attached to a cord to which a
225 N horizontal force is applied as shown.
Neglecting friction, determine the a)
acceleration of block A, b) the acceleration of
block B relative to A.

CP 9. EXAMPLES Particle Kinetics- Force Inertia Method

1. The two blocks shown are originally at rest. Assuming
that the coefficients of friction between block A and
the incline are 𝜇𝑠 = 0.25 and 𝜇𝑘 = 0.20 and
neglecting the masses of the pulley and the effect of
friction in the pulleys, determine a) the acceleration
of each block and b) the tension in the cable

2. A 450 g tether ball A is moving along a horizontal

circular path at a constant speed of 4 m/s.
Determine a) the angle θ that the cord forms with
pole BC, b) the tension in the cord.

3. The 15 kg block B is supported by the 25 kg

block A and is attached to a cord to which a
225 N horizontal force is applied as shown.
Neglecting friction, determine the a)
acceleration of block A, b) the acceleration of
block B relative to A.