Force Exerted by 100g & 50g Masses on Each Other

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The discussion revolves around the forces exerted by two masses, specifically a 100g mass and a 50g mass, when an external force is applied to the greater mass. Participants are exploring the dynamics of the system under the assumption of negligible friction.

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  • Participants are attempting to clarify the setup of the problem, including the arrangement of the masses and the nature of the applied force. There are discussions about using Newton's laws and free body diagrams to analyze the forces involved.

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The conversation is ongoing, with various interpretations being explored. Some participants have provided guidance on using free body diagrams and Newton's third law, while others are questioning the assumptions made about the system's configuration.

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There is confusion regarding whether the masses are stacked or side by side, which affects the analysis of the forces. Additionally, the absence of friction between the masses and the ground is noted, but the implications of friction between the masses themselves are debated.

  • #31
harhar said:
Yeah sry, turns out they were side by side...I was overcomplicating it :redface:
Thanks for your help guys.

That's ok. What did you get for part b)?
 
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  • #32
learningphysics said:
But Warren, this isn't true. The force acting on the second mass isn't equal to the force being applied to the first.

The accelerations of the two masses are the same.
LOL, yes, of course... I appear to be going nuts.

- Warren
 
  • #33
chroot said:
LOL, yes, of course... I appear to be going nuts.

- Warren

lol. That's ok. I think I went nuts years ago.
 

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