Two blocks of masses 8 kg and 2 kg respectively lie on a smooth horizo

1.	Two blocks of masses 8 kg and 2 kg respectively lie on a smooth horizontal surface in contact with one other. They are pushed by a horizontally applied force of 15 N. Calculate the force exerted on the 2 kg mass.
Answer» Mass of first block m₁ = 8 kg Mass of second block m₂ = 2 kg Total mass M = 8 + 2 = 10 kg Force applied F = 15 N ∴ Acceleration a =\(\frac{F}{M}\) \(\frac{15}{10}\) = 1.5 m/s² Force exerted on the 2 kg mass, F = ma = 2 × 1.5 = 3 N

Two blocks of masses 8 kg and 2 kg respectively lie on a smooth horizontal surface in contact with one other. They are pushed by a horizontally applied force of 15 N. Calculate the force exerted on the 2 kg mass.

Answer»

Mass of first block m₁ = 8 kg

Mass of second block m₂ = 2 kg

Total mass M = 8 + 2 = 10 kg

Force applied F = 15 N

∴ Acceleration a =\(\frac{F}{M}\)

\(\frac{15}{10}\) = 1.5 m/s²

Force exerted on the 2 kg mass,

F = ma

= 2 × 1.5 = 3 N