Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) are placed on a frictionless table in c

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Two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (m1 > m2) are placed on a frictionless table in contact with each other. A horizontal force of magnitude F is applied to the block of mass m1 in the figure below. P is the magnitude of the contact force between the blocks.

(a) What is the net force on the system consisting of both blocks? Use P and F as necessary.

b)What is the net force acting on M1? Use P and F

c) What is the net force on M2? Use P and F.

d) Find acceleration a and contact force P, in terms of F, m1, and m2.

Explanation / Answer

1. location or direction of the forces 2. the kind of contact between the blocks If this is because you didn't realize they were important, that might explain your confusion: 1. Force is a vector, not a scalar. 2. If a force is applied along a line that is not through the center of mass, it causes angular acceleration as well as linear acceleration 3. The direction and magnitude of the force applied by mass 1 on mass 2 depends on the geometry of the contact and may depend on the coefficient of friction between the blocks.3 y

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