This question is incomplete, the complete question is;
Two blocks, M1M1 and M2,M2, are connected by a massless string that passes over a massless pulley as shown in the figure. M2,M2, which has a mass of 25.0 kg,25.0 kg, rests on a long ramp of angle =25.0∘.θ=25.0∘. Friction can be ignored in this problem.
Determine the mass 1m1 of block M1M1 for which the two blocks are in equilibrium (no acceleration).
Answer:
the mass m1m1 of block M1M1 for which the two blocks are in equilibrium (no acceleration) is 10.57 kg
Explanation:
Given that;
m₂ = 25 kg
θ = 25°
Now at equilibrium, T = m₁g ------------------lets say equ 1
and also T = m₂gsinθ
therefore
m₁g = m₂gsinθ
m₁ = m₂sinθ
so we substitute
m₁ = 25 × sin(25)
m₁ = 25 × 0.4226
m₁ = 10.565 ≈ 10.57 kg
therefore the mass m1m1 of block M1M1 for which the two blocks are in equilibrium (no acceleration) is 10.57 kg
