Forces acting on a two object system using free body diagram

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the forces acting on a two-object system consisting of boxes 2 and 3, with masses of 3.00 kg and 4.20 kg, respectively. A force of 7.30 N is applied to the system, and participants are tasked with creating a free body diagram (FBD) that accurately represents the five specified forces: gravitational forces on both boxes, the contact force from box 1 on box 3, and the normal forces from the floor on both boxes. The correct representation of these forces is essential for understanding the dynamics of the system.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
  • Knowledge of free body diagrams (FBD)
  • Familiarity with gravitational force calculations
  • Basic concepts of contact forces and normal forces
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  • Study the principles of Newton's second law of motion
  • Learn how to accurately draw and interpret free body diagrams
  • Explore the effects of friction on contact forces
  • Investigate the role of net force in multi-object systems
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Homework Statement


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A force of magnitude F= 7.30 N pushes three boxes with masses m1= 1.80kg, m2= 3.00kg and m3= 4.20kg, on a level surface.
Draw a free body diagram showing all the individual forces acting on the system consisting of boxes 2 and 3 together. Indicate the directions of the five forces listed below, choosing from vectors A-D in the diagram. If a force does not belong on the FBD, enter N.
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i) gravity pulling on box 3
ii) gravity pulling on box 2
iii) box 1 pushing on box 3
iv) floor pushing on box 2
v)floor pushing on box 1

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I have tried many solutions like NNNAN, CCNAN,CCNBN and more but it keeps telling that I'm wrong.
 
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You are asked to draw a FBD of the system of blocks 2 and 3 together. The gravity force is always an external force and always present acting down on an object if the object is on earth...it pulls it toward Earth's center. Besides the gravity force, objects are subject to contact forces at the surfaces that touch each other.
 

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