1. Consider two blocks that are resting on top of each other. The lower block has mass m2 = 4.8 kg and is resting on a frictionless table. The upper block has a mass of m = 2.2 kg. Suppose the coefficient of static friction between the two blocks is given by us 0.50. A force of magnitude Fis applied as shown for which it is the maximum pushing force applied horizontally to the upper block so that the two blocks move together without slipping. 'EERNG F m 1 frictionless Motion m 2 (a) Draw the free body diagram of the two blocks. BEL (b) What is the friction force between the two blocks? (Ans: 10.79 N) (c) What is the acceleration of these two blocks? (Ans: 2.25 m/s?) (d) What is the maximum pushing force, F? (Ans: 15.74 N)

College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
icon
Related questions
Question
1. Consider two blocks that are resting on top of each other. The lower block has mass
m2 = 4.8 kg and is resting on a frictionless table. The upper block has a mass of m =
2.2 kg. Suppose the coefficient of static friction between the two blocks is given by us
0.50. A force of magnitude Fis applied as shown for which it is the maximum pushing
force applied horizontally to the upper block so that the two blocks move together
without slipping.
'EERNG
F
m 1
frictionless
Motion
m 2
(a) Draw the free body diagram of the two blocks.
BEL
(b) What is the friction force between the two blocks? (Ans: 10.79 N)
(c) What is the acceleration of these two blocks? (Ans: 2.25 m/s?)
(d) What is the maximum pushing force, F? (Ans: 15.74 N)
Transcribed Image Text:1. Consider two blocks that are resting on top of each other. The lower block has mass m2 = 4.8 kg and is resting on a frictionless table. The upper block has a mass of m = 2.2 kg. Suppose the coefficient of static friction between the two blocks is given by us 0.50. A force of magnitude Fis applied as shown for which it is the maximum pushing force applied horizontally to the upper block so that the two blocks move together without slipping. 'EERNG F m 1 frictionless Motion m 2 (a) Draw the free body diagram of the two blocks. BEL (b) What is the friction force between the two blocks? (Ans: 10.79 N) (c) What is the acceleration of these two blocks? (Ans: 2.25 m/s?) (d) What is the maximum pushing force, F? (Ans: 15.74 N)
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Follow-up Questions
Read through expert solutions to related follow-up questions below.
Follow-up Question

Why in point c) you haven't considered the mass m1?

Solution
Bartleby Expert
SEE SOLUTION
Knowledge Booster
Third law of motion
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON