Question

F mA = 20 kg and mO = 10 kg, determine the acceleration of each block. If initially, mA is at rest 1.250m from the edge of the table, how long does it take to reach the edge of the table if the system is allowed to move freely? If mP = 1.0 kg, how large must mA be if the acceleration of the system is to be kept at 100g?

a) 9.8 m/s², 2.28 s, 10 kg
b) 10 m/s², 2.5 s, 15 kg
c) 9.8 m/s², 2.28 s, 5 kg
d) 10 m/s², 2.5 s, 20 kg

Answer 1

The question lacks sufficient details to determine the acceleration, time to reach the edge, or mass required for a specific acceleration. Clarification and additional information are needed to proceed with solving the problem, such as forces applied and inclinations of surfaces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The original question appears to be inquiring about the acceleration of blocks in a system given their masses and a specific condition when the mass mA is at rest at a certain distance from the edge of the table. However, the question as stated lacks sufficient information to determine the acceleration of the blocks, the time it takes for block mA to reach the edge of the table, or the required mass of mA to keep acceleration at 100g given a new mass mP.

Typically, these types of problems are solved using Newton's second law of motion (F=ma), considering the forces in the system (such as tension, gravitational force, and friction if any), and possibly kinematic equations for motion analysis. Due to the lack of specific details about the system such as the forces applied or the inclinations involved, a numerical answer cannot be provided with confidence. The student may have a diagram or additional context that they did not include, which would be necessary to solve the problem.