EXAMPLE 3.1 Finding Acceleration with Two Applied Forces, in Shipman page 58 Forces are applied to blocks connected F1--5.0 N by a string and resting on frictionless surface, as shown here. If the mass of each block is 1.0 kg and the mass of the string is negligible, then what is the acceleration of the system? m₂ 1.0 kg m₂ 1.0 kg F2 = +8.0 N

EXAMPLE 3.1 Finding Acceleration with Two Applied Forces, in Shipman page 58 Forces are applied to blocks connected F1--5.0 N by a string and resting on frictionless surface, as shown here. If the mass of each block is 1.0 kg and the mass of the string is negligible, then what is the acceleration of the system? m₂ 1.0 kg m₂ 1.0 kg F2 = +8.0 N