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Block A in the figure weighs 1.60N and block B weighs 4.50N . The coefficient of

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Question

Block A in the figure weighs 1.60N and block B weighs 4.50N . The coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is 0.300.

a) Find the magnitude of the horizontal force

F? a necessary to drag block B to the left at a constant speed of 9.50cm/s if A  rests on B  and moves with it (figure a).

B) Find the magnitude of the horizontal force

F? b necessary to drag block B to the left at a constant speed of 9.50cm/s if A  is held at rest by a string (figure b).

C) In part (A), what is the friction force on block

A?

Explanation / Answer

a) force = (m+M)g*u = (1.60+4.5)*0.3 = 1.83 N

b) force = (m+M)g*u+ mgu = (1.60+4.5+ 1.6)*0.3 = 2.41N

c)frictional force = 0