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(8%) Problem 7: Two blocks are pressed together as shown. The blocks have masses

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(8%) Problem 7: Two blocks are pressed together as shown. The blocks have masses mn = 5.45 kg and me.-10.1 kg. The static coefficient of friction between the two blocks is 0.47. The tabletop is frictionless. A rightward force, F, is exerted on Block 2 frictionless tabletop Calculate the minimum force (in Newtons) required to keep Block 1 from slipping along Block 2 Grade Summary 0% 100% Potential Attempts remaining: 6 cotanasinacos0 atan) acotan)sinh0 cosh0 tanh) cotanh0 oDegrees Radians % per attempt) detailed view 12 3 0 CLEAR Submit I give up! Hints: 0 for a 0% deduction. Hints Feedback: 0% deduction per feedback.

Explanation / Answer

here,

m1 = 5.45 kg

m2 = 10.1 kg

us = 0.47

a)

let the minimum force be F

equating the forces vertically

m1 * g - frcitional force = 0

5.45 * 9.81 - F * us = 0

F * 0.47 = 5.45 * 9.81

F = 113.8 N

the minimum force required is 113.8 N