The system shown below is in equilibrium. Using the fact that block A is placed on a table, has a normal force of 40.2 N and it is not moving, what is the coefficient of static friction on block A?

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Calculate the tension of A in the string connected to block A. The mass of block B is 4.3kg and the mass of block A is 4.1 kg. The angle is 33 degrees.

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To find the coefficient of static friction on block A, we need to analyze the forces acting on it.

Given that block A is in equilibrium and not moving, we know that the net force acting on it must be zero.

The forces acting on block A are the gravitational force (mg) and the normal force (Fn) provided by the table.

Since block A is not moving, the force of static friction (fs) between block A and the table must be equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the horizontal component of the gravitational force.

Therefore, we can write the equation for equilibrium as:

fs = μs * Fn

Where μs is the coefficient of static friction and Fn is the normal force.

In this case, we are given the normal force as 40.2 N.

Now, let's find the tension in the string connected to block A. We can use the tension force (T) to find the gravitational force component acting on block A.

Considering block B, the gravitational force component acting on block A is given by:

mg * sin(θ)

where m is the mass of block A, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and θ is the angle between the string and the horizontal.

Given the mass of block B as 4.3 kg and the mass of block A as 4.1 kg, and the angle θ as 33 degrees, we can calculate the tension force as follows:

T = mg * cos(θ) + mg * sin(θ)

Now that we have the tension force, we can use it to find the gravitational force component acting on block A and then substitute it into the equation for the static friction force.

Finally, we can solve for the coefficient of static friction (μs) by rearranging the equation:

μs = fs / Fn

Plug in the values we know and solve for the coefficient of static friction.