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Ch 07: Newton's Third Law
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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Capitolo 7, Problema 55

What is the acceleration of the 3.0 kg block in FIGURE CP7.55 across the frictionless table? Hint: Think carefully about the acceleration constraint.

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Identify the forces acting on the system: The 3.0 kg block is on a frictionless table, so there is no frictional force. The acceleration of the block is caused by the tension in the string, which is connected to another mass (not explicitly mentioned in the problem but implied by the hint). Assume the system involves a pulley and a hanging mass.
Define the acceleration constraint: Since the string is inextensible, the acceleration of the 3.0 kg block on the table must be equal in magnitude to the acceleration of the hanging mass. Let this common acceleration be denoted as \( a \).
Write Newton's second law for the 3.0 kg block: The net force on the block is the tension in the string \( T \). Using \( F = ma \), we have \( T = m_1 a \), where \( m_1 = 3.0 \; \text{kg} \).
Write Newton's second law for the hanging mass: The net force on the hanging mass is the difference between its weight \( m_2 g \) and the tension in the string \( T \). Using \( F = ma \), we have \( m_2 g - T = m_2 a \), where \( m_2 \) is the mass of the hanging block and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity.
Combine the equations to solve for \( a \): Substitute \( T = m_1 a \) from the first equation into the second equation. This gives \( m_2 g - m_1 a = m_2 a \). Rearrange to find \( a \): \( a = \frac{m_2 g}{m_1 + m_2} \). Plug in the known values for \( m_1 \), \( m_2 \), and \( g \) to calculate the acceleration.

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Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This relationship is expressed by the formula F = ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. Understanding this law is crucial for calculating the acceleration of the block when a force is applied.
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Frictionless Surface

A frictionless surface is an idealized concept where no frictional forces oppose the motion of an object. In this scenario, the only forces acting on the block are those applied to it and its weight. This simplification allows for easier calculations of acceleration, as it eliminates the need to account for frictional forces that would otherwise slow the block down.
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Acceleration Constraint

The acceleration constraint refers to the relationship between the accelerations of connected objects in a system. In this case, if the block is part of a larger system (like being connected to another mass), the acceleration of the block may depend on the motion of that other mass. Understanding this constraint is essential for determining the correct acceleration of the block on the frictionless table.
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