Answer:
a) a = - 0.106 m/s^2 (←)
b) T = 12215.1064 N
Explanation:
If
F₁ = 9*1350 N = 12150 N (→)
F₂ = 9*1365 N = 12285 N (←)
∑Fx = M*a = (M₁ +M₂)*a (→)
F₁ - F₂ = (M₁ +M₂)*a
→ a = (F₁ - F₂) / (M₁ +M₂ ) = (12150-12285)N/(9*68+9*73)Kg
→ a = - 0.106 m/s^2 (←)
(b) What is the tension in the section of rope between the teams?
If we apply ∑Fx = M*a for the team 1
F₁ - T = - M₁*a ⇒ T = F₁ + M₁*a
⇒ T = 12150 N + (9 * 68 Kg)*(0.106 m/s^2)
⇒ T = 12215.1064 N
If we choose the team 2 we get
- F₂ + T = - M₂*a ⇒ T = F₂ - M₂*a
⇒ T = 12285 N - (9 * 73 Kg)*(0.106 m/s^2)
⇒ T = 12215.1064 N
