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snoopygal327
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A force of 1.5 N is applied to a block on a flat surface and the block moves with a constant velocity. Approximately what applied force is needed to keep the block moving with a constant velocity that is twice as large as before?
F = ma
At first I thought the answer would be 3 N, but now I'm not sure. When you originally apply the force of 1.5 N the force of friction must be 1.5 N as well so that the block moves with a constant velocity right? So then if you increase the force to 3 N would friction increase to 3 N so that the block moves with a constant velocity?
2)
A 90 kg man and a 60 kg boy each have one hand extended out in front and are pushing on each other. Neither is moving. Eventually the boy begins to slide across the floor. Compare the forces between their hands.
None?
When neither is moving the forces between their hands are equal according to Newton's third law. But once they start moving does this still hold true? My guess is that the forces are still equal but have increased in magnitude so that's what causes the boy's acceleration.
Homework Statement
A force of 1.5 N is applied to a block on a flat surface and the block moves with a constant velocity. Approximately what applied force is needed to keep the block moving with a constant velocity that is twice as large as before?
Homework Equations
F = ma
The Attempt at a Solution
At first I thought the answer would be 3 N, but now I'm not sure. When you originally apply the force of 1.5 N the force of friction must be 1.5 N as well so that the block moves with a constant velocity right? So then if you increase the force to 3 N would friction increase to 3 N so that the block moves with a constant velocity?
2)
Homework Statement
A 90 kg man and a 60 kg boy each have one hand extended out in front and are pushing on each other. Neither is moving. Eventually the boy begins to slide across the floor. Compare the forces between their hands.
Homework Equations
None?
The Attempt at a Solution
When neither is moving the forces between their hands are equal according to Newton's third law. But once they start moving does this still hold true? My guess is that the forces are still equal but have increased in magnitude so that's what causes the boy's acceleration.