Assume the three blocks (m, = 1.0 kg, m, = 2.0 kg, and m, = 3.5 kg) portrayed in the figure below move on a frictionless surface and a force F = 40 N acts as shown on the 3.5 kg block. m2 (a) Determine the acceleration given this system (in m/s to the right). m/s2 (to the right) (b) Determine the tension in the cord connecting the 3.5 kg and the 1.0 kg blocks (in N). (c) Determine the force exerted by the 1.0 kg block on the 2.0 kg block (in N). N

Assume the three blocks (m, = 1.0 kg, m, = 2.0 kg, and m, = 3.5 kg) portrayed in the figure below move on a frictionless surface and a force F = 40 N acts as shown on the 3.5 kg block. m2 (a) Determine the acceleration given this system (in m/s to the right). m/s2 (to the right) (b) Determine the tension in the cord connecting the 3.5 kg and the 1.0 kg blocks (in N). (c) Determine the force exerted by the 1.0 kg block on the 2.0 kg block (in N). N

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