If F = 50 N, What Is the Magnitude of the Force Exerted

question 60

Multiple Choice

If F = 5.0 N, what is the magnitude of the force exerted by block 2 on block 1?

• A)17 N
• B)19 N
• C)21 N
• D)23 N
• E)5.0 N

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