Question

A 5 kg block is placed on top of a 10 kg block as shown above. A horizontal force of 45 N is applied to the 10 kg block, while the 5 kg block is tied to the wall. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the moving surfaces is 0.20. Determine (a) the tension in the string and (b) the acceleration of the 10 kg block.

Answer 1

9.7N