A rectangular plate at rest on a frictionless, horizontal table is subjected to

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A rectangular plate at rest on a frictionless, horizontal table is subjected to an unbalanced force as shown in the figure.

The applied force is F=5N, in the direction shown. The mass of the plate is m=3.73kg. L2=0.35m and L1=1.12m.

What is the magnitude of the linear acceleration of the center of mass of the plate aG?

What is the magnitude of the angular acceleration of the of the plate ?

A rectangular plate at rest on a frictionless, horizontal table is subjected to an unbalanced force as shown in the figure.

The applied force is F=5N, in the direction shown. The mass of the plate is m=3.73kg. L2=0.35m and L1=1.12m.

Explanation / Answer

A) linear acceleration of the mass = F/m = 5/3.73 = 1.34 m/sec^2 (ans)

B) for angular accleation , torque is to be calculated for which diagram is needed.. and diagram is missing in the question

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