Solving Two Veggie Patties Physics Problem

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In summary, the problem involves two veggie patties of different masses being pushed across a grill with negligible friction. The applied horizontal force is 5.38 x 10^-2 N exerted on the more massive patty. Using the equations EF = ma and Fg = mg, the acceleration of the system is found to be 0.21 N/kg. To determine the magnitude of the force exerted by each patty on the other, the equation Fg = Fn + F bottom/top is used and the answer is found to be 2.41 x 10^-2 N. The second equation is useful in finding the vertical forces. The net horizontal force on the smaller patty is also given as 5.
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Homework Statement



Two Veggie patties, in contact with each other are being pushed across a grill. the masses are 113 g and 139 g. Friction is negligible. The applied horizontal force of magnitude is 5.38 x 10 ^-2 N is exerted on the more massive burger. Determine a) the magnitude of the acceleratio nof the two burger system and b) magnitude of the force exerted by each of the two burgers on the other.

i know someone posted this here but i checked that thread, the method is not provided there.

Homework Equations



EF = ma
Fg = mg

Answer at the back:
a = 0.21
F = 2.41 x 10^-2

The Attempt at a Solution



Found acceleration which is 0.21 N/kg.
Dunno how to find the magnitude of the force of B/a or A/B.
 
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vpv said:

Homework Equations



EF = ma
Fg = mg

You probably used the first equation to do part a. Why do you think the second equation is useful?
 
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heth said:
You probably used the first equation to do part a. Why do you think the second equation is useful?

Its useful because u need to find the vertical forces.

For the upper patty, it would be:

EF = ma = 0
Fg - Fn - F bottom/top = 0
Fg = Fn + F bottom/top

I don't know if that is correct tho. Is there a normal force, as friction is 0?
 
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What would be the net horizontal force on the small patty, given its acceleration and mass?
 
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The net horizontal force is given. its 5.39 x 10^-2 N. There is no friction.
 
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NVM i got the answer lol. i misread the question. Thanks for ur help
 

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The "Solving Two Veggie Patties Physics Problem" is a physics problem that involves determining the optimal arrangement of two veggie patties on a grill in order to achieve even cooking on both sides.

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