Multiple-Object Systems with Friction: Three Objects Are Connected as Shown

question 91

Multiple Choice

Multiple-object systems with friction: Three objects are connected as shown in the figure. The strings and frictionless pulleys have negligible masses, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 2.0-kg block and the table is 0.25. What is the acceleration of the 2.0-kg block?

• A) 2.5 m/
• B) 1.7 m/
• C) 3.2 m/
• D) 4.0 m/

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