Solving Two Veggie Patties Physics Problem

[vpv]

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.

 

[heth]

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?

 

[vpv]

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?

 

[Redbelly98]

What would be the net horizontal force on the small patty, given its acceleration and mass?

 

[vpv]

The net horizontal force is given. its 5.39 x 10^-2 N. There is no friction.

 

[vpv]

NVM i got the answer lol. i misread the question. Thanks for ur help