PROBLEM 1

A cord passing over a

frictionless pulley has a 4kg mass tied Ta
on one end and a 12kg mass on the
other end. Compute the acceleration
m
and tension of the cord. 1

Given:m1 = 12kg a=? m

2
m2 = 4 kg T=?

Solution:
PROBLEM 2

An inclined plane makes an angle

of 30° with the horizontal. Find the
constant force applied parallel to the
plane required to cause a 30kg box to
slide (a) up the plane with acceleration
; (b) down the plane with
acceleration . Neglect friction.

Given:θ = 30° a=

m = 30kg F=?

Solution:

a.)
a
F
3
0kg
30
°

W Wx

b.)
a
F
3
0kg
30
°

W Wx
PROBLEM 3

It was found that a force of 360 N

parallel to plane was required to move
with constant velocity a 50kg mass up an
inclined plane of 30°. Find the
coefficient of sliding friction.

Given:F = 360 N θ = 30°

m = 50kg µ=?

Solution:

F
5
0kg
30
Wy °
Eq.1

W Wx

Eq. 2
PROBLEM 4

A metal block is placed on a

horizontal oak board. The board is
gradually tilted upward and the block
just starts to slide when the inclination is
27°. Determine the coefficient of static
friction between the block and the board.

Given:θ = 27°

µ=?

Solution:

27
Eq. 1 °

Eq. 2