To solve this problem, you'll need the tension formula which is T=Ma. T is tension, mass M is weight Mg and tension or in other words the mass that is on the surface, & a is acceleration.
M=3kg a=2.5m/s2 T=?
Just plug it into the formula...
T=(3kg)(2.5m/s2)
T=7.5N
Two blocks are attached together with a piece of string. Block #1 (3 kg) slides along a
rough horizontal surface and block #2 (2 kg) hangs off the end of the surface. If the blocks
accelerate at 2.5 m/s2
in the directions shown, determine the tension in the string and the
coefficient of kinetic friction (µk) between block #1 and the surface.
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