Math Problem Statement

Calculate the acceleration, velocity, distance, and tension in the rope after 2 seconds from release for a system of masses connected by a rope with given values of gravitational acceleration, mass, friction, and inclined plane dimensions.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's break down the details in the image.

Given:

  1. Masses:

    • M1=10kgM_1 = 10 \, \text{kg}
    • M2=PkgM_2 = P \, \text{kg} (mass on the inclined plane)
    • M3=15kgM_3 = 15 \, \text{kg}
    • Note: P=3×NIM+last digit of NIMP = 3 \times \text{NIM} + \text{last digit of NIM} — this requires knowing the NIM (student ID) number.
  2. Other Values:

    • Gravitational acceleration g=10m/s2g = 10 \, \text{m/s}^2.
    • The inclined plane angle (which we'll calculate if needed based on given triangle dimensions).
    • Coefficient of friction μ=0.1\mu = 0.1 between M2M_2 and the incline.
  3. Dimensions:

    • Inclined plane's length = 5 m, height = 3 m.
    • Horizontal distance of M3M_3 from the inclined plane = 4 m.

Questions to Solve:

(a) Acceleration, velocity, distance, and tension in the rope after 2 seconds from release.

To solve this:

  • We need to calculate the net force acting on the system (considering gravitational and frictional forces on M2M_2) and apply Newton's second law.
  • Use kinematic equations to find velocity and distance after 2 seconds.

(b) Distance traveled by each mass after the rope on the right side breaks.

  • After the rope breaks, analyze each mass individually to find their respective distances traveled.

(c) Time and distance for M1M_1 and M2M_2 to stop momentarily after the rope breaks.

  • Calculate using the forces acting on M1M_1 and M2M_2 independently after separation.

(d) Distance covered by M2M_2 (mass PP) after 4 seconds from the point it stops.


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Related Questions:

  1. How does the angle of incline affect the net force on M2M_2?
  2. How would a higher coefficient of friction influence the system's acceleration?
  3. What role does tension play in determining the acceleration of interconnected masses?
  4. How does Newton's second law apply to systems with multiple masses?
  5. How can kinematic equations help in determining the distance traveled by each mass?

Tip:

Always draw free-body diagrams for each mass in a multi-body problem to visualize forces and simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Newton's Laws of Motion
Kinematics
Free-body Diagrams
Inclined Plane Physics

Formulas

F = ma (Newton's second law)
v = u + at (velocity-time equation)
s = ut + 0.5at^2 (distance-time equation)
Tension formulas based on force equilibrium

Theorems

Newton's Second Law of Motion
Kinematic Equations of Motion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12