(a)
The tension in the string.
(a)
Answer to Problem 52P
The tension in the string is
Explanation of Solution
Consider the free body diagram given below.
Figure I
Here,
Write the expression for the equilibrium condition for hanging block
Here,
Write the expression for the equilibrium condition for top block
Here,
Write the expression for the equilibrium condition for large block
Here,
Substitute
Further, solve it for
Conclusion:
Therefore, the tension in the string is
(b)
The acceleration of
(b)
Answer to Problem 52P
The acceleration of
Explanation of Solution
The force applied on the block of mass
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the acceleration of
(c)
The acceleration of
(c)
Answer to Problem 52P
The acceleration of
Explanation of Solution
The acceleration of
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the acceleration of
(d)
The acceleration of
(d)
Answer to Problem 52P
The acceleration of
Explanation of Solution
The block of mass
Write the formula to calculate the acceleration of
Here,
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the acceleration of
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