The Horizontal Surface on Which the Objects Slide Is Frictionless

question 82

Multiple Choice

The horizontal surface on which the objects slide is frictionless. If M = 1.0 kg and the magnitude of the force of the small block on the large block is 5.2 N, determine F.

• A) 6.0 N
• B) 9.0 N
• C) 7.8 N
• D) 4.8 N
• E) 4.1 N

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