Skelly4444
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I have 2 masses of 6kg and 4kg connected by a light inextensible coupling and sliding along a rough horizontal surface, being towed by a force of 40N. The masses are experiencing resistances to motion of 10N and 5N respectively. The towing force is then suddenly removed when the rope breaks. Calculate the new force in the coupling and state whether the system is in tension or compression.
When I set up my equations for the individual masses, I end up with differing values for T. I don't believe that this can be possible and I can't see where I'm going wrong. I have calculated the deceleration of the system to be -1.5ms-2.
Could someone please point me in the right direction for this problem, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
When I set up my equations for the individual masses, I end up with differing values for T. I don't believe that this can be possible and I can't see where I'm going wrong. I have calculated the deceleration of the system to be -1.5ms-2.
Could someone please point me in the right direction for this problem, any advice would be greatly appreciated.