Two Blocks Are Connected by a String That Goes Over

question 29

Short Answer

Two blocks are connected by a string that goes over an ideal pulley as shown in the figure and pulls on block A parallel to the surface of the plane.Block A has a mass of 3.00 kg and can slide along a rough plane inclined 30.0° to the horizontal.The coefficient of static friction between block A and the plane is 0.400.What mass should block B have in order to start block A sliding up the plane?

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