Question

Two blocks connected by a rope of negligible mass are being dragged by a horizontal force (see figure below). Suppose F = 67.0

N, m₁ = 10.0 kg, m₂ = 20.0 kg, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the surface is 0.102.

(a) Draw a free-body diagram for each block.

(b) Determine the acceleration of the system.

(c) Determine the tension T in the rope.