The problem involves a worker pushing a box on a horizontal frictionless floor, with specific weights given for both the worker and the box. The discussion centers around the resulting accelerations of both the worker and the box due to the applied force.
Some participants have attempted calculations based on Newton's second law, while others are questioning the assumptions made about the relationship between the worker's and box's masses. There is a recognition of the need to clarify the question being asked regarding the accelerations.
Participants note that the problem may involve confusion regarding the interpretation of the forces and the resulting motion, particularly in relation to the weight of the box and the force applied by the worker.
Do you mean "which of these is true"? Is so, it would have helped a lot if you had said that in your first post!steelydan8821 said:As a result of the push:
A. the worker and box will both have an acceleration of 2.18m/s^2, but in opposite directions
B. The worker will accelerate at 1.09m/s^2 and the box will accelerate at 2.18m/s^2, but in opposite directions
C. The worker will accelerate at 2.18m/s^2 and the box will accelerate at 1.09m/s^2, but in opposite directions
D. The worker and box will both have an acceleration of 1.09m/s^2, but in opposite directions
E. The box will not move because the push is less than its weight