Answer: µ=0.205
Explanation:
The horizontal forces acting on the ladder are the friction(f) at the floor and the normal force (Fw) at the wall. For horizontal equilibrium,
f=Fw
The sum of the moments about the base of the ladder Is 0
ΣM = 0 = Fw*L*sin74.3º - (25.8kg*(L/2) + 67.08kg*0.82L)*cos74.3º*9.8m/s²
Note that it doesn't matter WHAT the length of the ladder is -- it cancels.
Solve this for Fw.
0= 0.9637FwL - (67.91L)2.652
Fw=180.1/0.9637
Fw=186.87N
f=186.81N
Since Fw=f
We know Fw, so we know f.
But f = µ*Fn
where Fn is the normal force at the floor --
Fn = (25.8 + 67.08)kg * 9.8m/s² =
910.22N
so
µ = f / Fn
186.81/910.22
µ= 0.205
Answer:
Decreases to half.
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Initial mass (m₁) = m
Initial force (F₁) = F
Initial acceleration (a₁) =?
Final mass (m₂) = ½m
Final force (F₂) = ¼F
Final acceleration (a₂) =?
Next, we shall determine a₁. This can be obtained as follow:
F₁ = m₁a₁
F = ma₁
Divide both side by m
a₁ = F / m
Next, we shall determine a₂.
F₂ = m₂a₂
¼F = ½ma₂
2F = 4ma₂
Divide both side by 4m
a₂ = 2F / 4m
a₂ = F / 2m
Finally, we shall determine the ratio of a₂ to a₁. This can be obtained as follow:
a₁ = F / m
a₂ = F / 2m
a₂ : a₁ = a₂ / a₁
a₂ / a₁ = F/2m ÷ F/m
a₂ / a₁ = F/2m × m/F
a₂ / a₁ = ½
Cross multiply
a₂ = ½a₁
From the illustrations made above, the acceleration of the car will decrease to half the original acceleration
