Engg. Mechanics | Problem - 2 | Kinetics of Particles | Newton's 2nd Law | D'Alembert's Principle

In this video, we tackle a friction and tension problem involving two connected blocks on a horizontal plane. A horizontal force of 600 N is applied to Block A (120 kg), while Block B (30 kg) is connected by a wire angled at 30° with the horizontal. Given the friction coefficients of 0.25 for Block A and 0.4 for Block B, we calculate the tension in the wire that holds them together. Using principles of Newton’s Laws and frictional forces, we walk through each step of the solution, showing how to resolve forces and calculate tension accurately. Perfect for students learning Engineering Mechanics or anyone seeking to improve their problem-solving skills with friction and force diagrams.