Two Blocks: Force, Mass, and Acceleration

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Homework Statement

Two blocks sit directly next to one another on a frictionless surface. Block 1 has a mass of 1.0 kg and block 2 has a mass of 2.0 kg. A person pushes block 1 with a force of 10.0 N.

a) Determine the acceleration of the system
b) Determine the force that block 1 exerts on block 2.
c) Determine the force that block 2 exerts on block 1.

Homework Equations

f=ma

The Attempt at a Solution

a) 10=3(a)
a=10/3 m/s/s.

b and c?!

 

[zorro]

Draw a F.B.D. of block 2.
You will find your answer.