Question: I. ( 2 5 points ) as problem I on Exam 1 , except now there's friction!!! Three boxes ( with masses m 1 ,

I. (25 points)
as problem I on Exam 1, except now there's friction!!! Three boxes (with masses m1,m2, and m3, as shown in the diagram) are on a flat surface with coefficient of kinetic friction k, and are connected with two massless ropes. You pull on a third rope, giving it a force T3 at an angle above the horizontal, and the three boxes move to the right (all with the same acceleration). The tensions in the two ropes connecting the boxes are T1 and T2.
I. 1(9 pts) Draw three separate free-body diagrams, one for each box. Label all forces.
I. 2(8 pts ) Find the magnitude of the total frictional force that the floor exerts on all three boxes. For parts L2 express your answers in terms of the variables m1,m2,m3,T3,,g, and k.(You don't have to use all these variables in each answer, but your answer should include only these variables and no others.)
I. 3(8 pts ) Find the acceleration of the boxes (just one answer).(And see above.)
I. ( 2 5 points ) as problem I on Exam 1 , except

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