Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Page 103: 46

Answer

$m_A = 6.7 ~kg$

Work Step by Step

If there is no motion, then the acceleration is zero. Let's consider the force equation for $m_A$: $\sum F = ma$ $F_T - F_f = 0$ $F_T = F_f$ Let's consider the force equation for $m_B$: $\sum F = ma$ $F_T - (m_B)g = 0$ $F_T = (m_B) ~g$ We can use the force equation for $m_A$ to replace $F_T$ with $F_g$. $F_f = (m_B) ~g$ $(m_A)(g)(\mu_s) = (m_B) ~g$ $m_A = \frac{m_B}{\mu_s} = \frac{2.0 ~kg}{0.30} = 6.7 ~kg$ If box A has a mass of 6.7 kg, then no motion will occur.
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