Example 9: Two blocks (A and B) are in contact on a horizontal frictionless surface. A 50 N constant force is applied to B as shown. The tension in the cord is: Solution: (C) (A) 25 N (В) 20 N C) 10 N D) 5 N m=5 kg my= 20 kg F= 50 N

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Example 9:
Two blocks (A and B) are in contact on a horizontal
frictionless surface. A 50 N constant force is applied to B
as shown. The tension in the cord is:
Solution:
(C)
(A) 25 N
(B) 20 N
(C) 10 N
(D) 5 N
m =5 kg
mg = 20 kg
F= 50 N
B
Transcribed Image Text:Example 9: Two blocks (A and B) are in contact on a horizontal frictionless surface. A 50 N constant force is applied to B as shown. The tension in the cord is: Solution: (C) (A) 25 N (B) 20 N (C) 10 N (D) 5 N m =5 kg mg = 20 kg F= 50 N B
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