Answer:
α = π/3
β = π/6
Explanation:
Use arc length equation to find the sum of the angles.
s = rθ
π/20 m = (0.1 m) (α + β)
π/2 = α + β
Draw a free body diagram for each sphere. Both spheres have three forces acting on them:
Weight force mg pulling down,
Normal force N pushing perpendicular to the surface,
and tension force T pulling tangential to the surface.
Sum of forces on A in the tangential direction:
∑F = ma
T − m₁g sin α = 0
T = m₁g sin α
Sum of forces on B in the tangential direction:
∑F = ma
T − m₂g sin β = 0
T = m₂g sin β
Substituting:
m₁g sin α = m₂g sin β
m₁ sin α = m₂ sin β
(1 kg) sin α = (√3 kg) sin (π/2 − α)
1 sin α = √3 cos α
tan α = √3
α = π/3
β = π/6
