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Gr 12 Physical Science Term 1 Task 2 Test.pdf
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Question 2:
Two blocks with mass 2 kg and kg are connected with a light, inelastic string. The string moves over a light, frictionless pulley. The blocks are initially at rest. The static coefficient of friction () between the 2 kg mass and the surface of the table is 0.3.
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2.1: State Newton's third law in words.
Answer:
Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that if object A exerts a force on object B, object B exerts a force of the same magnitude but in the opposite direction on object A. -
2.2: Calculate the tension in the string.
To calculate the tension, we need to consider the forces acting on both blocks. Let’s solve this step by step. -
2.3: Calculate the minimum value of that will cause the blocks to move.
To calculate this, we balance the forces and use the static friction coefficient to find the minimum mass required to overcome the friction.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Newton's Laws of Motion
Friction
Tension in Strings
Formulas
Tension: T = m * g
Friction force: F_friction = μ * N
Net force: F_net = ma
Theorems
Newton's Third Law
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 12
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