What is the force of contact between the two blocks?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the force of contact between two blocks on a horizontal table when a force is applied at a 30-degree angle. The blocks have masses of M1 = 2.00 kg and M2 = 1.00 kg, with a force F = 60 N applied and a kinetic friction coefficient of μc = 0.250. To solve for the force of contact, it is essential to use free body diagrams (FBDs) for each block to analyze the forces acting on them.

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What is the force of contact between the two blocks?
Two blocks are in contact on a horizontal table. A force is applied on one of the blocks at a 30 degree angle (from the horizontal). The system moves towards the right. M1 = 2,00 kg and m2 = 1,00 km and F=60N and the kinetic friction between the two blocks is uc =0,250. What is the force of contact between the two blocks ??

i understand what to do if there was one block,.. but two ?
 
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What is the force of contact between the two blocks?
Two blocks are in contact on a horizontal table. A force is applied on one of the blocks at a 30 degree angle (from the horizontal). The system moves towards the right. M1 = 2,00 kg and m2 = 1,00 km and F=60N and the kinetic friction between the two blocks is uc =0,250. What is the force of contact between the two blocks ??

i understand what to do if there was one block,.. but two ?

Welcome to the PF.

Always start with free body diagrams (FBDs). Do one for each block, and post what you have.
 

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