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Homework Statement


Three blocks are in contact with each other
on a frictionless horizontal surface. A 503 N
horizontal force is applied to the block with
mass of 2.6 kg as shown in the figure below.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2.

What is the magnitude of the force between
the block with mass 5.8 kg and 8.3 kg?

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



I understood the other parts but i can't figure out this question.
 

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SaviLovesTW said:

Homework Statement


Three blocks are in contact with each other
on a frictionless horizontal surface. A 503 N
horizontal force is applied to the block with
mass of 2.6 kg as shown in the figure below.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2.

What is the magnitude of the force between
the block with mass 5.8 kg and 8.3 kg?



Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I understood the other parts but i can't figure out this question.

Welcome to the PF.

With questions like this, start by drawing a free body diagram (FBD) for each mass in the question. Label each FBD with all of the forces acting on the body.