Explanation:
(c) I assume we're looking for mA.
Sum of forces on B in the -y direction:
∑F = ma
mBg − T = mBa
Sum of forces on A in the +x direction:
∑F = ma
T = mAa
Substitute:
mBg − mAa = mBa
mBg − mBa = mAa
mA = mB (g − a) / a
Plug in values:
mA = (5 kg) (10 m/s² − 0.01 (10 m/s²)) / (0.01 (10 m/s²))
mA = 495 kg
The answer key seems to have a mistake. It's possible they meant mB = 1 kg, or they changed mB to 5 kg but forgot to change the answer.
A conglomerate is a rock that forms as a result of compaction
and cementation. The correct answer between all the choices given
is the first choice or letter A. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied
your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would
like, feel free to ask another question.
Those are all "acceleration", caused by
unbalanced forces acting on the object.
