FYKOS Year 31 Series 5 Problem 3 — wedge · FYKOS 31 #31.5.3

Physics · mechanics

Problem

We have two wedges with the masses m1m_1, m2m_2 and the angle α\alpha (see figure). Calculate the acceleration of the left wedge. Assume that there is no friction anywhere. Bonus: Consider friction with the ff coefficient.

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