Answer:
(a) they reach the ground at the same speed
(b) block B also reaches the ground first
Explanation:
b)Although block A slides without friction. The acceleration A is the vertical component of g which gcos∅. This is always less than g.
Because block B is moving vertically it's acceleration equals g
g is greater than gcos∅
therefore, Block B reaches the ground first.
a) To calculate the speed for both masses to reach the ground without friction
we have
v= √2gh
for both blocks g and h are the same
therefore, they reach the ground at the same speed.