Two blocks A and B are released from rest on a 30-deg incline when they are 15 m apart. The fk under the upper block A is 0.2 while that the lower block B is 0.4. a. Find the time (seconds) that they will touch. b. Find the distance (meters) traveled by A when they touch. (use g=9.81 m/s^2)

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Two blocks A and B are released from rest on a 30-deg incline when they are 15 m apart. The fk under the upper block A is 0.2 while that the lower block B is 0.4.

a. Find the time (seconds) that they will touch.

b. Find the distance (meters) traveled by A when they touch.

(use g=9.81 m/s^2)

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