Blocks Definition and 767 Threads

  1. lyn83716

    What will the FBD of 2 blocks being pulled look like?

    Homework Statement Block A is on top of Block B, both are of equal mass and size. Block B is being pulled by a hook at a constant velocity. There is friction between the table and block B. Homework Equations [/B] What will each FBD look like? Is there friction between Block A and Block B...
  2. M

    Minimum force before a system of two blocks will move

    Homework Statement [/B] ##m=3kg## ##M=2kg## Coefficient of static friction between m and M ##\mu_1 = 0.6## Coefficient of static friction between M and the ground ##\mu_2 = 0.8##. The rope is weightless, does not stretch, and the wheel is frictionless. What is the maximum force ##F## that...
  3. A

    What's the acceleration of the blocks and the tension?

    Homework Statement : [/B] Homework Equations : F = ma[/B]The Attempt at a Solution : [/B] The sum of the vertical forces for the second block is (mg) - T (tension). The tension of the second block is the parallel component of the first block which is (mgsin40). Therefore, the sum of the...
  4. S

    Incline with friction and two blocks

    Homework Statement The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block of mass m1 = 2.5 kg and the plane in Fig. 6 below is 1/6. Find (a) the acceleration of the block and (b) the tension in the string. Take g = 10 m/s2. Homework Equations Fnet=ma The Attempt at a Solution please i don't...
  5. S

    Kinetic friction direction on two stacked blocks

    If i have two blocks on top of each other and there is friction between the two blocks and it's a kinetic friction ( given μk). if i was given the force applied on the lower block to the right direction for example. ignoring the friction between the lower block and the ground, i tried to draw...
  6. S

    Two blocks, a fixed pulley and friction

    Homework Statement a mass m1 is attached to a second mass m2 by an acme (massless, unstretchable) string. m1 sits on a table with which it has coefficients of static and dynamic friction μs and μk respectively. m2 is hanging over the ends of a table, suspended by the taut string from an acme...
  7. S

    Optical filter that blocks infrared and allows UV?

    Hello. I want to build camera for ultraviolet photography and reflectography. I plan to use debayer'ed backlit CMOS camera with or without Wood's ZWB3 glass UV filter. But I also need to find infrared cut filter because abudant IR radiation will ruin photos. Problem is that there are plenty of...
  8. J

    A Holographic Relations for OPE Blocks in Excited States

    Holographic Relations for OPE Blocks in Excited States https://arxiv.org/pdf/1809.09107.pdf Jesse C. Cresswell†1 , Ian T. Jardine†2 , and Amanda W. Peet†§3 †Department of Physics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A7, Canada §Department of Mathematics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON...
  9. alexi_b

    Finding the time it takes for two stacked blocks to travel

    Homework Statement The coefficient of static friction is 0.604 between the two blocks shown. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the lower block and the floor is 0.104. Force F causes both blocks to cross a distance of 3.44m, starting from rest. What is the least amount of time in which...
  10. Navin

    Two blocks on a plane connected with a Rod

    Homework Statement Two blocks m1 and m2 are connected by a weightless rod are on a inclined plane of ∅=37° and μ =0.25 .What is the common acceleration and Tension of rod if m1 is 4 kg and m2 is 2 kg such that the 4kg block is the upper block. OPTIONS A =4m/2 T=0 B =2m/2 T=5N C =10m/2 T=10N D...
  11. navneet9431

    Three blocks and a spring on an inclined plane....

    Homework Statement See question number 1. Homework Equations Work Energy Theorem, work done by all the forces=change in K.E. The Attempt at a Solution I tried solving this question this way, please help me calculate the Work Done by spring here?? I will be thankful for any help!
  12. C

    I Two blocks connected with a fragile rope

    Let's say that we have two blocks - 2 kg and 1 kg. They are connected with a rope that can stand the maximal tension of 20 N. Does the maximal force we can apply to the block so that the rope does not break apart depend on the choice of the block?
  13. X

    A Quick Question about Conformal Blocks

    When a conformal block has dimensions and spin that violates its unitary bounds, does that make the block equal to zero? I'm asking because I'm trying to calculate 3D conformal blocks via a recursion relation and get blocks in the relation that violate unitary bounds. Thanks!
  14. P

    Final velocity of two blocks between a spring

    Homework Statement Two blocks have a spring compressed between them, Block A (mass 1kg) and block B (mass 3kg) . The spring has force constant 720 N>m and is initially compressed 0.225 m from its original length. For each block, what is (a) the acceleration just after the blocks are released...
  15. F

    Kleppner - blocks and a compressed spring

    Homework Statement A system is composed of two blocks of mass m1 and m2 connected by a massless spring with spring constant k. The blocks slide on a frictionless plane. The unstretched length of the spring is L. Initially m2 is held so that the spring is compressed to L/2 and m1 is forced...
  16. J

    How Does a Force Affect Spring Length Between Two Equal Mass Blocks?

    Homework Statement [/B] There are two blocks that have equal mass m, they are connected by a spring (with a coefficient of elasticity k) that has length l0. Instantly on the left block a force F begins to act. What will be the min. and max. length of this spring during this movement. There...
  17. H

    Find the force between 2 blocks

    1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution B at rest. A moves 7m/s and bump into B. Object A is frictionless. Object B not, coeff of friction = 0.2. g = 9.8 m/s2 After collision both objects moves together with speed 2 m/s to the...
  18. isukatphysics69

    Magnitude of the total momentum of both blocks

    Homework Statement Find magnitude of momentum of both blocks Homework Equations p=mv The Attempt at a Solution I am doing my homework right now and just need help understanding finding the total momentum given a before collision/ after collision situation. So i am unsure if i should take the...
  19. isukatphysics69

    Find acceleration between two blocks (bottom block)

    1. Homework Statement Problem in pictures Homework Equations f=ma The Attempt at a Solution So the tension force is 20N, i took the frictional force on the bottom of the block as 3*9.8*.4 because the bottom of the block has a total mass of top block and bottom block = 3kg, so i have 20N -...
  20. harambe

    Tension in the wire connecting two blocks

    Homework Statement Two blocks each having masses of 3.3 kg are connected by a wire CD and the system is suspended from the ceiling by another wire AB.The linear mass density of the wire AB is 10X10^-3kgm^-1 and that of CD is 8X10^-3.The speeds of the transverse waves produced in AB and CD are...
  21. E

    Angular Acceleration and Linear Acceleration of a Pulley

    Homework Statement There are two blocks, m1 and m2, that are hanging from a rope which passes over a pulley. The mass of the pulley is 0.15 kg. The radius of the pulley is 0.055 m. The mass of m1 is 0.165 kg. The mass of m2 is 0.18 kg. The linear acceleration is m1 is 0.3504 m/s/s downward, and...
  22. C

    Constraint of Two blocks on an inclined plane

    Hello, I have an issue regarding a constraint related to an angle: Suppose I have masses 'A' and 'B' on an inclined plane ( of mass 'C') attached by a pulley. I place my origin as shown and I want to find a constraint relating angle β. so, I saw my classmate writing as follows to find...
  23. E

    Two blocks on a surface and a pulley

    Homework Statement Everything that can be used is in the picture. μ is the coefficient of friction between both B and A and A and the surface. A is moving upwards the surface with a certain acceleration. B doesn't move in relative to the surface. 1. Why the direction of A's motion must be...
  24. E

    Newton's laws -- Blocks and pulleys problem with friction....

    Homework Statement The coefficient of friction between A and the table is μA. The coefficient of friction between A and B is μB. A, B, C and D all move with an acceleration of 2m/s^2 (A and B move to the left). Find the force that the friction between the bodies apply on B. Find the tension of...
  25. D

    Adding mass when a blocks rests on another block?

    Homework Statement The figure shows a 1.0 kg mass riding on top of a 5.0 kg mass which is attached to a spring. The 5.0 kg mass oscillates on a frictionless surface, and the spring constant is k = 50 N/m. There is friction between the upper block and the lower block, and the coefficient of...
  26. V

    Two blocks of mass m1, m2 are attached to a spring

    Homework Statement Now these two blocks are pulled separately by x1 and x2 distance. Find the frequency of shm Homework Equations a = -w^2 x The Attempt at a Solution Now after m1 being pulled, it moves with acceleration a1=Force of spring/m1. acceleration of block 2 = a2=/force of...
  27. hellovenus

    Two blocks slide on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement Two blocks slide on an incline of angle \theta . Block 1 has mass m1 and coefficient of kinetic friction μ1 with the surface, block 2 has mass m2 and coefficient of kinetic friction μ2. The gravitational acceleration is g. In terms of these parameters, under what condition...
  28. Jamie_Pi

    Blocks falling while attatched to pulley

    Homework Statement The two blocks, m1 = 3.3 kg and m2 = 4.8, in the figure below are connected by a massless rope that passes over a pulley. The pulley is 12 cm in diameter and has a mass of 2.0 kg. As the pulley turns, friction at the axle exerts a torque of magnitude 0.64 N · m. If the blocks...
  29. M

    A system comprising blocks, a light frictionless pulley, and

    Homework Statement A system comprising blocks, a light frictionless pulley, and connecting ropes is shown. The 9-kg block is on a smooth horizontal table (μ = 0). The surfaces of the 12-kg block are rough, with μ = 0.30. In Fig. 5.7, the mass M is set so that it descends at constant velocity...
  30. D

    B Blocks sliding down different lengths of ramp

    I have been watching videos on the brachistochrone curve and from my understanding, the curve works as the ball goes through more acceleration at start, therefore causing it to reach the end the fastest. However, I understand that acceleration towards Earth is constant (9.81 m/s^2) and this...
  31. T

    Deriving motion equations for two blocks on a rough table

    Two small blocks, each of mass m, are connected by a string of constant length 4h and negligible mass. Block A is placed on a very rough tabletop as shown below, and block B hangs over the edge of the table. The tabletop is a distance 2h above the floor. Block A is then released from rest at a...
  32. C

    How Do Friction and Spring Constants Affect Block Velocities?

    Homework Statement A light spring of force constant 3.90 N/m is compressed by 8.00 cm and held between a 0.250 kg block on the left and a 0.530 kg block on the right. Both blocks are at rest on a horizontal surface. The blocks are released simultaneously so that the spring tends to push them...
  33. A

    Heat transfer between two iron blocks

    Homework Statement Homework Equations I'm not sure. The Attempt at a Solution I tried to solve this as you would with electric charges. I added up the temperatures and then divided by 2, to get (C) 17.5 degrees Celsius. The answer key gives the answer as (D) 20.0 degrees Celsius. I'm not...
  34. T

    Block sliding down hill splits into two blocks

    I am currently working on this problem and I am stuck as to how to approach or solve it. The problem is that a block of mass 11000kg is sliding down a slope with a height of 1000m, angle of 40 degrees and the coefficient of friction between the block and the slope is 0.1. The block splits...
  35. J

    Statics Problem involving blocks, rope, pulleys and springs....

    Homework Statement The angle at the bottom is 25 degrees Homework Equations Springs Parallel; keq = k1 +k2 Sum Forces = f1 + f2 x = f1/k1 = f2/k2 Springs Series; 1/keq = 1/k1 + 1/k2 Sum x = x1 +x2 F = k1x1 =k2x2The Attempt at a Solution Basically I'm having trouble finding the spring...
  36. C

    Maximum extension of system with two blocks connected by a spring

    Homework Statement Two blocks of masses m, and m2 are connected by a spring of spring constant k. Suppose each of the blocks is pulled by a constant force F Find the maximum elongation spring will suffer and the distances moved by the two Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution the two...
  37. U

    Filter Material which Blocks Volatile Liquid, Passes Vapor

    Hi, All. Given a scenario of a closed volume of volatile liquid and it's associated vapor above boiling point (ex. butane in a can at room temp.) which is dispensed through some tube or line: Is there some filtering medium capable of ensuring that only vapor may pass through the line, producing...
  38. thebosonbreaker

    B Arranging blocks so that they fit together

    I have attached an image showing a (what I believe to be) simple problem involving arranging four blocks, each of different dimensions. Yes, the blocks fit together perfectly in the first arrangement shown in the diagram when there are no gaps. I'm convinced that the solution is likely easily...
  39. Bunny-chan

    Conservation of the string length in pulleys

    Homework Statement This is a common massless string and pulleys problem. I'd just like to understand why, according to the solution, l_2 + 2l_1 = constant. It doesn't seem to me that two times the l_1 length is equivalent to l_2. Can somebody explain? Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution
  40. Anatalbo

    Sliding blocks and a string problem

    Homework Statement Block A, with weight 3w, slides down an inclined plane S of slope angle 36.9 degrees at a constant speed while plank B, with weight w, rests on top of A and is attached by a cord to the wall. If the coefficient of kinetic friction is the same between A and B and between S...
  41. V

    I Density matrix on a diagonal by blocks Hamiltonian.

    If I have a Hamiltonian diagonal by blocks (H1 0; 0 H2), where H1 and H2 are square matrices, is the density matrix also diagonal by blocks in the same way?
  42. P

    DIN Rail Terminal Blocks: L/L, L/N, N/L and N/N?

    Hello, I've recently had a slight trajectory change in my career and I'm learning the ropes in electrical panel building. I have to order a load of DIN rail terminal blocks and I've come across a few variants and I don't know which one is the correct one for my application, or if it even...
  43. iwan97

    Friction problem -- 2 blocks and a rope on an inclined plane

    Homework Statement So, these 2 blocks are connected by a rope. Aluminuim block is 2kg and copper is 6kg. They are kept in motionless state via some kind of mechanism on steel surface. θ is 30 degrees. I was given dynamic and static friction coefficient (Aluminium μs=0,61 i μd=0,47, Copper...
  44. Arman777

    Two blocks collide (Momentum-Energy conservation)

    Homework Statement [/B]Block 1 of mass 3.0 kg is sliding across a flooe with speed ##v_1=2.00 \frac m s## when it makes a head-on,one dimensional,elastic collision with initially stationary block 2 of mass 2.0 kg.The coefficient of kinetic friction between the blocks and the floor is...
  45. Arman777

    Friction Force on 2 blocks on a frictionless surface....

    Homework Statement The two blocks ##(m=16 kg)## and ##(M=88 kg )## , are not attached to each other.The coefficient of static friction between the blocks is ##μ=0.33##, but the surface beneath the larger block is frictionless.What is the minimum magnitude of the horizontal...
  46. Shardul Khare

    B Exploring the Physics of Stacked Blocks: No Normal Force on Block A

    If 3 blocks have some mass(a,b,c) are kept on one another (Vertically i mean)...Why block a doesn't experience the normal force exerted by the ground on block c? won't that force get transferred through b to a?
  47. J

    Mech#3 on 1974 AP "C" Exam -- 2 Blocks Connected by a Spring

    Homework Statement A system of two blocks (each of mass M) are connected by a spring with spring constant k. The system is shoved to the left against a wall and the spring is compressed a distance D. The block(s) are then released. Determine the period of oscillation for the system when the...
  48. Joosh

    Entropy Change of Touching Blocks That Reach Equillibrium

    Hello, folks! So, I've come across this question on my Physics homework, and I'm not entirely sure how to finish all the parts. I've included the parts I've gotten correct and what I've gone to get those answers. Use the exact values you enter in previous answer(s) to make later calculation(s)...
  49. V

    Block slipping against two blocks

    Homework Statement In the setup , block C remains at rest and block A move towards left when system is released . If velocity of A is 'u' towards left at an instant , what is the vertical component of velocity with which B descends .What is the horizontal component of velocity of B at this...
  50. J

    Two Blocks and a Pulley Friction Problem

    Homework Statement System comprised blocks, a light frictionless pulley and connecting ropes (see diagram). The 9.0kg block is on a perfectly smooth horizontal table. The surfaces of the 12kg block are rough, with μk = .2 between the two blocks. If the 5.0 kg block accelerates downward when it...
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