The problem involves three cubes of mass m placed on a frictionless surface, with a steady horizontal force P applied to the first cube. The main question raised is whether the force on each cube will be P/3.
There is an ongoing exploration of the relationship between mass, force distribution, and acceleration. Some participants suggest that if the masses are equal, the net forces must also be equal, while others are questioning the generality of this assumption.
Participants are discussing the implications of the frictionless condition and the equal mass assumption, which may affect their conclusions about force distribution.
Smileyxx said:
Smileyxx said:
Thanks a lot brotiny-tim said:Yes, if the masses are equal, then the net forces must be the same.
So if the friction forces are equal (or all zero), then the applied forces must be the same.