Consider the diagram of the box and bucket. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.5 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.3, find the maximum mass of the bucket in order for the system to be in static equilibrium. If the block was given a slight nudge to get it moving, find the acceleration of the block and bucket.
(NOTE: The block has a mass of 28.0 kg. Also, the block and bucket are connected by a pulley. Block on the table, bucket hanging on the pulley off the end of the table.)
first the static problem
28*9.8 = 274.4 N weight
274.4 * .5 = Tension in cord = 137.2 N
weight of bucket is then 137.2 N
mass of bucket = 137.2/9.8 = 14 kg
now how fast does it accelerate with mu = .3 and bucket weight of 137.2 ?
force of friction = 274.4*.3 = 82.3 N
T - 82.3 = 28 a
bucket weight down = 137.2 N
137.2 - T = 14 a
two linear equations, two unknowns
T -82.3 = 28 a
-T +137.2 = 14 a
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54.9 = 42 a
a = 54.9/42
To find the maximum mass of the bucket for the system to be in static equilibrium, we need to consider the forces acting on the block and the bucket.
Let's analyze the block first. The weight of the block can be calculated using the formula: weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity.
Weight of the block = 28.0 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 274.4 N
The force of static friction acts in the opposite direction to any applied force, preventing the block from moving. The maximum force of static friction can be calculated using the formula: maximum static friction force = coefficient of static friction * normal force.
The normal force acting on the block is equal to its weight since it is on a flat table. Therefore, the normal force is 274.4 N.
Maximum static friction force = 0.5 * 274.4 N = 137.2 N
Now, let's consider the bucket. The weight of the bucket can also be calculated using the formula: weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity.
To be in static equilibrium, the maximum static friction force should be able to balance the weight of the bucket.
Therefore, the maximum mass of the bucket can be calculated using the formula: mass = maximum static friction force / acceleration due to gravity.
mass of the bucket = 137.2 N / 9.8 m/s² = 14.02 kg (approximately)
So, the maximum mass of the bucket for the system to be in static equilibrium is approximately 14.02 kg.
Now, let's consider the second part of the question.
If the block is given a slight nudge to get it moving, it will experience kinetic friction. The force of kinetic friction can be calculated using the formula: force of kinetic friction = coefficient of kinetic friction * normal force.
The normal force acting on the block is still equal to its weight, which is 274.4 N.
Force of kinetic friction = 0.3 * 274.4 N = 82.32 N
As the force of kinetic friction acts in the opposite direction to the applied force, it will cause the block to accelerate. The acceleration of the block can be calculated using Newton's second law: force = mass * acceleration.
Given that the mass of the block is 28.0 kg, the force is 82.32 N, and the acceleration is unknown.
82.32 N = 28.0 kg * acceleration
Solving for acceleration:
acceleration = 82.32 N / 28.0 kg = 2.94 m/s²
Therefore, the acceleration of the block and bucket when given a slight nudge is 2.94 m/s².