26.2005 m/s will be the velocity of the apple right when it hits the ground and the initial velocity would be 25.8235 m/s
so Vf=26.2005
and Vi=25.8235
the velocity difference is due to the apple having an initial height of 1 meter
Answer:
Its slowing down
Explanation:
I just took the test for it
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To calculate the tension, we must calculate the acceleration of the system.
Begin with a summation of forces:
∑F = -M₁gsinФ + T - T + M₂g
Simplify and solve for acceleration: (Tensions cancel out)

Plug in values. Let g = 10 m/s²

Now, to find tension, let's sum up the forces acting on ONE block. For simplicity, we can look at the hanging block:
∑F = -T + W
ma = -T + W
Rearrange to solve for T:
T = W - ma
We know the acceleration, so plug in the values:
T = (8)(10) - (8)(5.91) = 32.73 N