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Question 6

Two blocks XXX (mass 10 kg) and YYY (mass 4 kg) are joined by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley at the top of a fixed wedge. Block X X\,X rests on a smooth face inclined at 60∘ 60^\circ\,60∘ to the horizontal. Block Y Y\,Y rests on a rough face inclined at 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ to the horizontal. The coefficient of friction between block Y Y\,Y and the surface is 0.5. The system is released from rest with the string taut.

a.

Find the tension in the string.

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b.

Find the acceleration of the system and the direction of travel.

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