Is the Normal Force on m2 Affected by Vertical Acceleration in Different Cases?

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The discussion centers on whether the normal force on mass m2 is influenced by vertical acceleration in two scenarios. In the first case, m2 does not experience a normal force as it is not in contact with the wall. In the second case, m2 does experience a normal force due to a pseudo-force acting to the left, resulting in a push against the wall. The vertical acceleration differs between the two cases, but it is argued that this does not impact the normal force between m2 and the wall. Overall, the consensus is that the normal force is present in the second case but absent in the first.
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Suppose two cases:
1) The room shown in the picture is static, and so are the blocks in it.
2) The room is being accelerated to the right, and the blocks are static with respect to each other
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For 1), does ##m_2## feel a normal force? Because I don't think so, since it isn't pushing the wall.

For 2), ##m_2## suffers a normal force because it feels a pseudo-force to the left and so it pushes the wall
 

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I think you are correct about the normal force on m2 for both cases. The vertical acceleration is different for case 1 & 2, but I don't think that affects the normal force between m2 and the wall.
 
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