How Do Mass and Force Affect Acceleration in a Frictionless System?

[jen@skywi.com]

Homework Statement

A 2kg block hanging off the edge of a table pulls a 3kg block on a frictionless table. What is the mass of the system, the net force on the system, and th acceleration of the blocks.

Homework Equations

F=ma

The Attempt at a Solution

Not sure
20N and 30N so maybe net force 10N but not sure about the rest

 

[fatra2]

Hi there,

To simplify your solution, just look at what is acting on the 3kg block on the frictionless table.

Cheers