A Hanging Block a M_A = 15 Kg) Is Connected $\degree$

question 55

Multiple Choice

A hanging block A m_A = 15 kg) is connected by a light cable and a pulley wheel to a second block B m_B = 10 kg) situated at the bottom of a frictionless inclined plane with angle 30 $\degree$ to the horizontal. If the hanging block is released from rest 5.0 m above the ground, find the maximum distance that block B travels up along the inclined plane.

• A) 5.0 m
• B) 4.0 m
• C) 2.3 m
• D) 7.3 m
• E) 6.5 m

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory

A cognitive style where individuals habitually attribute negative events to stable, global, and internal causes.

Internal

Pertaining to or occurring within an individual’s mind or self.

Internal Causes

denotes reasons or factors within an individual, such as personal beliefs or emotions, that can influence their behavior or attitude.

Fritz Heider

An Austrian psychologist known for his contributions to attribution theory in social psychology.