Two blocks with masses 1 kg and 2 kg are tied together and pulled horizontally by a constant force of 10 N, as shown in the given figure.
What will be the acceleration with which the given system of the blocks will move?

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Two blocks with masses 1 kg and 2 kg are tied together and pulled horizontally by a constant force of 10 N, as shown in the given figure.
What will be the acceleration with which the given system of the blocks will move?

mathslover · Answer

@Xishem @Shane_B

shane_b · Answer

The force is constant and you know that both blocks will move together at the same acceleration so:$$F=ma$$$$10N=(1kg+2kg)a$$$$a=3.33m/s^2$$

xishem · Answer

Yep. If two objects are tied together, you can consider them to be the same object, and F=ma applies appropriately.

mathslover · Answer

oh so the answer is : 10/3  m/s^2 or 3.333 m/s^2 right?

shane_b · Answer

Yes

mathslover · Answer

thanks a lot.. @Shane_B and @Xishem

shane_b · Answer

yw