Someone check if this is correct: Finding force one object on another. Quick one

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In summary, the problem is to determine the force of package B on package A as they slide down a ramp with the same acceleration of 1.8 m/s^2 and package B having a mass of 10kg. The equation used to solve this is F = ma, which results in a force of 18 N. The question also mentions finding the frictional force for the system, but this information is not provided.
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Homework Statement



The question asks me: Determine the force of package B on Package A.

Now package A and package B are sliding down a ramp together, so they have the exact same acceleration. The acceleration of the system is 1.8 m/s^2 and the mass of package B is 10kg

So, is it simply F = ma

F = (10kg)(1.8) = 18 N ?


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What is the problem you are working on, exactly as it was stated to you?
 
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C is the question I am trying to solve.
 
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What did you use as the frictional force for the system?

How did you find it?
 
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1. How do you calculate the force between two objects?

The force between two objects can be calculated using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, which states that the force between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. The equation for this force is F = G * (m1 * m2) / d^2, where G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the objects, and d is the distance between them.

2. What is the unit of force?

The unit of force is the Newton (N). It is named after Sir Isaac Newton and is defined as the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kilogram at a rate of 1 meter per second squared.

3. What factors affect the force between two objects?

The force between two objects is affected by the masses of the objects and the distance between them. The larger the masses of the objects, the greater the force between them. And the farther apart the objects are, the weaker the force will be. Additionally, the force between two objects can be affected by other forces, such as friction or air resistance.

4. Is the force between two objects always attractive?

No, the force between two objects can be either attractive or repulsive, depending on the nature of the objects. For example, the force between two positively charged particles is repulsive, while the force between a positively charged particle and a negatively charged particle is attractive.

5. Can the force between two objects be negative?

Yes, the force between two objects can be negative. This usually occurs when the direction of the force is opposite to the direction of motion. For example, if a person is pushing a box to the right with a force of 10 N, and the box is moving to the left with a force of 15 N, the net force would be -5 N (10 N - 15 N).

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