Assume the three blocks (m1 = 1.0 kg, m2 = 2.0 kg, and m3 = 4.0 kg) portrayed in the figure below move on a frictionless surface and a force F = 48 N acts as shown on the 4.0-kg block. (a) Determine the acceleration given this system. m/s2 (to the right) (b) Determine the tension in the cord connecting the 4.0-kg and the 1.0-kg blocks. N (c) Determine the force exerted by the 1.0-kg block on the 2.0-kg block. N

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Assume the three blocks (m1 = 1.0 kg, m2 = 2.0 kg, and m3 = 4.0 kg) portrayed in the figure below move on a frictionless surface and a force F = 48 N acts as shown on the 4.0-kg block.

(a) Determine the acceleration given this system.
m/s2 (to the right)

(b) Determine the tension in the cord connecting the 4.0-kg and the 1.0-kg blocks.
N

(c) Determine the force exerted by the 1.0-kg block on the 2.0-kg block.
N

 

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