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Homework Statement
http://lon-capa.bsu.edu/res/brookscole/serway/College_Physics_7ed/serwaypictures/sf4_27.jpg
m1=1.2kg
m2=2.3kg
m3=3.1kg
a[of the system] determined to be = 6.36m/s^2
T[between the cord of 1-->3] determined to be =22.27N
Determine the force exerted by the number 1 block on the number 2 block.
Homework Equations
Newton's Second Law, I imagine; sigma F = mass*acceleration
The Attempt at a Solution
if the two were connected via a cable or something, I'd get how to do it; as stands, I'm not really sure. we've only went over this briefly, so I'm quite stumped.
any help would be appreciated, however!
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