Answer:
The sum of all forces for the two objects with force of friction F and tension T are:
(i) m₁a₁ = F
(ii) m₂a₂ = T - F
1) no sliding infers: a₁ = a₂= a
The two equations become:
m₂a = T - m₁a
Solving for a:
a = T / (m₁+m₂) = 2.1 m/s²
2) Using equation(i):
F = m₁a = 51.1 N
3) The maximum friction is given by:
F = μsm₁g
Using equation(i) to find a₁ = a₂ = a:
a₁ = μs*g
Using equation(ii)
T = m₁μsg + m₂μsg = (m₁ + m₂)μsg = 851.6 N
4) The kinetic friction is given by: F = μkm₁g
Using equation (i) and the kinetic friction:
a₁ = μkg = 6.1 m/s²
5) Using equation(ii) and the kinetic friction:
m₂a₂ = T - μkm₁g
a₂ = (T - μkm₁g)/m₂ = 12.1 m/s²
To me, that sounds like the "Law of Conservation of Energy".
