A 10-kg block is connected to a 40-kg block as shown in the figure . The surface on that the blocks slide is frictionless . A force of 75 N pulls the blocks to the right . What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the 40 - kg block? 1.0 m / s^2 2.0 m / s^2 1.5 m / s^2 3.0 m / s^2
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For the 10 kg block, there is a tension force T to the right and a gravitational force of 10 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 98 N downward. For the 40 kg block, there is a tension force T to the right, a gravitational force of 40 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 392 N downward, and a force of Show more…
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