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(a) What is the magnitude, F , of the applied force? (b) What is the contact for

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Question

(a) What is the magnitude, F, of the applied force?


(b) What is the contact force between the blocks?


(c) What is the net force acting on block 1?

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Two blocks are in contact on a frictionless, horizontal tabletop. An external force, F, is applied to block 1, and the two blocks are moving with a constant acceleration of 2.05 m/s2. Use M1 = 3.04 kg and M2 = 6.00 kg. (a) What is the magnitude, F, of the applied force? (b) What is the contact force between the blocks? (c) What is the net force acting on block 1? magnitude

Explanation / Answer

a) Total mass = 3.04 + 6 = 9.04 kg F = ma = 9.04 * 2.05 = 18.532 N b) Contact force = ma = 6 * 2.05 = 12.3 N c) net force = ma = 3.04 * 2.05 = 6.232 N