Three blocks are now arranged vertically as shown. A 40 N is applied to the top of the block to prevent the blocks from falling. Which arrangement will minimize the tension in the two strings (minimize T1+T2) Assume that g = 10 m/s?
Three blocks are now arranged vertically as shown. A 40 N is applied to the top of the block to prevent the blocks from falling. Which arrangement will minimize the tension in the two strings (minimize T1+T2) Assume that g = 10 m/s?
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17. Three blocks are now arranged vertically as shown.
A 40 N is applied to the top of the block to prevent the blocks from falling. Which arrangement will minimize the tension in the two strings (minimize T1+T2) Assume that g = 10 m/s?
![40 N
40 N
40 N
1 kg
T,
|2 kg
1 kg
T,
T,
1 kg
2 kg
1 kg
T2
T2
T2
2 kg
1 kg
b.
1 kg
d. None of the choices
с.
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Transcribed Image Text:40 N
40 N
40 N
1 kg
T,
|2 kg
1 kg
T,
T,
1 kg
2 kg
1 kg
T2
T2
T2
2 kg
1 kg
b.
1 kg
d. None of the choices
с.
a.
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