Blocks A ard B in the figure are connected by a bar of negligible weight. Mass of each block is 170 kg and , where are the coefficients of limiting friction between blocks and plane, calculate the force developed in the bar (g = 10 ):
If the plane makes an angle with horizontal
Force of friction on A = 1500
Force on friction on B = 1500 0.4 = 600 N
Considering the two blocks as a system, the net force parallel to the plane
=
Consider the motion of A alone.
170g sin
(where P is pull on the bar)
P = 500-350 = 150 N