Question 54
The acceleration of the entire ensemble is $\frac{F}{m}=\frac{15000}{30000}=\frac{1}{2}$. For carriage 2 this must be achieved as a result of the force in the coupling, T which is the mass of the carriage multiplied by its acceleration.
$T=5000\times\frac{1}{2}=2500N$
The acceleration of the entire ensemble is $\frac{F}{m}=\frac{15000}{30000}=\frac{1}{2}$. For carriage 2 this must be achieved as a result of the force in the coupling, T which is the mass of the carriage multiplied by its acceleration.
$T=5000\times\frac{1}{2}=2500N$