Question

Two blocks, A and B, are connected by a rope. A second rope is connected to block B and a steady, horizontal tension force of T is applied. The system moves at a constant speed across the ground. Block B experiences a friction force of f.T = 50N f = 10N

What is friction force acting on block A?

Answer 1

40 N

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

Speed of system is constant

Therefore, acceleration=a=0

Tension applied on block B=T=50 N

Friction force=f=10 N

We have to find the friction force acting on block A.

Let T' be the tension in string connecting block A and block B and friction force on block A be f'.

For Block B

`T-f-T'=m_Ba`

Where
`m_B`=Mass of block B

Substitute the values

`50-10-T'=m_B* 0=0`

`T'==40 N`

For block A

`T'-f'=m_Aa`

Where
`m_A=`Mass of block A

Substitute the values

`40-f'=m_A* 0=0`

`f'=40 N`

Hence, the friction force acting on block A=40 N