Suppose that we would like the contact force between the boxes to have a magnitude of 5.00

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Suppose that we would like the contact force between the boxes to have a magnitude of 5.00 N, and that the only thing in the system we are allowed to change is the mass of box 2; the mass of box 1 is 10.0 kg and the applied force is 30.0 N.

(a) Should the mass of box 2 be increased or decreased? Explain.

(b) Find the mass of box 2 that results in a contact force of magnitude 5.00 N.

(c) What is the acceleration of the boxes in this case?

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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