In Figure (a), a constant horizontal force F a is applied to block A, which pushes against block B with a 20.0 N force directed horizontally to the right. In Figure (b), the same force is applied to block B; now block A pushes on block B with a 12.0 N force directed horizontally to the left. The blocks have a combined mass of 11.0 kg. What are the magnitudes of (a) their acceleration in Figure (a) and (b) force É a? A B B A F.

In Figure (a), a constant horizontal force F a is applied to block A, which pushes against block B with a 20.0 N force directed horizontally to the right. In Figure (b), the same force is applied to block B; now block A pushes on block B with a 12.0 N force directed horizontally to the left. The blocks have a combined mass of 11.0 kg. What are the magnitudes of (a) their acceleration in Figure (a) and (b) force É a? A B B A F.

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