A toy train has magnetic couplers whose maximum attractive force is T = 8 N between adjacent cars. What is the maximum force P with which a child can pull the locomotive and not break the train apart at coupler #1? The mass of the locomotive is 0.07 kilograms. Neglect the mass and friction associated with all wheels. Please show your work clearly and draw the diagram as well.

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A toy train has magnetic couplers whose maximum attractive force is T = 8 N between adjacent cars. What is the
maximum force P with which a child can pull the locomotive and not break the train apart at coupler #1? The
mass of the locomotive is 0.07 kilograms. Neglect the mass and friction associated with all wheels. Please show
your work clearly and draw the diagram as well.
0.06 kg
(G/100) kg
0.03 kg
0.03 kg
0.03 kg
41
3
12
1
-P
bd
Coupler #1
Transcribed Image Text:A toy train has magnetic couplers whose maximum attractive force is T = 8 N between adjacent cars. What is the maximum force P with which a child can pull the locomotive and not break the train apart at coupler #1? The mass of the locomotive is 0.07 kilograms. Neglect the mass and friction associated with all wheels. Please show your work clearly and draw the diagram as well. 0.06 kg (G/100) kg 0.03 kg 0.03 kg 0.03 kg 41 3 12 1 -P bd Coupler #1
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