APPLICATIONS OF NEWTONS LAW

1. In Figure (a), a 0.5-kg block is suspended from a 1 .25-m-Iong

string. The ends of the string are attached to the ceiling at
points separated by 1 m. (a) What angle does the string make
with the ceiling? (b) What is the tension in the string? (e) The
0.5-kg block is removed and two 0.250-kg blocks are attached
to the string such that the lengths of the three string segments
are equal (Figure b). What is the tension in each segment of
the string?
5. The following Figure shows a 20-kg block sliding on a 10-kg
block. All surfaces are frictionless, Find the acceleration of
each block and the tension in the string that connects the
blocks. Rta= a10= 20 m/s2, a20= -20 m/s2, T= 44.8 N

2. A traffic light is supported by two wires as in Figure 2. Is the

tension in the wire that is more nearly vertical greater than or
less than the tension in the other wire?

3. For the systems in equilibrium in Figures a, b, and c, find the

unknown tensions and masses.

4. A 2-kg block rests on a frictionless wedge that has an

inclination of 60 and an acceleration a to the right such that
the mass remains stationary relative to the wedge (see Figure).
(a) Find a. (b) What would happen if the wedge were given a
greater acceleration? Rta: a= 17 m/s2