Three Boxes Rest Side-By-Side on a Smooth, Horizontal Floor

question 47

Multiple Choice

Three boxes rest side-by-side on a smooth, horizontal floor. Their masses are 5.0 kg, 3.0 kg, and 2.0 kg, with the 3.0-kg mass in the center. A force of 50 N pushes on the 2.0-kg mass, which pushes against the other two masses. What is the contact force between the 5.0-kg mass and the 3.0-kg mass?

• A) 0 N
• B) 10 N
• C) 25 N
• D) 40 N
• E) 50 N

Contrast legal and illegal drugs in terms of prevalence, danger, and societal perception.

Explore the social dimensions of drug usage, including its relation to crime, socioeconomic status, and societal norms.

Understand the punitive and supportive approaches in the war on drugs.

Evaluate the success or failure of the War on Drugs and propose alternative solutions.

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