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

question 23

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 ^$\circ$ to the horizontal. If the hanging block is released from rest 5 m above the ground, find the maximum distance that block B travels up along the inclined plane.

• A) 9.0 m
• B) 4.0 m
• C) 2.3 m
• D) 7.3 m
• E) 6.5 m