A 10 kg block is placed on a 5 kg block. The coefficient of friction between the two blocks is 0.1 and that between the 5 kg block and the ground is 0.3. A horizontal force F is applied to the 10 kg block as shown. Take g = 10 m s⁻².
Physics · Newtons law of motion and Friction · two and more than two block problem in friction
A 10 kg block is placed on a 5 kg block. The coefficient of friction between the two blocks is 0.1 and that between the 5 kg block and the ground is 0.3. A horizontal force F is applied to the 10 kg block as shown. Take g = 10 m s⁻².
Sub-question 1
The maximum acceleration of the 5 kg block is:
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Sub-question 2
The acceleration of the 10 kg block when F = 30 N is:
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