Physics Olympiads Series Problem 18
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Problem 18
Given three blocks m1 = 3 kg, m2 = 5 kg and m3 = 2 kg being pushed across a frictionless floor by horizontal force F = 20 N shown in figure below.
Find the contact forces that are acting on each block!
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Discussion
Find the acceleration of total mass first, as shown in problem 16, we got 2 m/s2 for the total mass acceleration. Draw all acting forces on each block, apply newton's law.
For m1, the acting forces are F = 20 N and contact force from block 2 to block 1, named Fk12.
Newton's law for block 1:
The acting forces of block 2 are Fk21 = 16 N, Fk23, to the left.
The calculation result for block 3 has to be equal with previous calculation (4 N.
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Given three blocks m1, m2 and m3 that are touching each other in a frictionless floor surface.
The three blocks being pushed by horizontal force F. Find Fk12, and Fk23 show the answer in F, m1, m2 and m3
Problem source : Fisikastudycenter.com-Modification of Soal Tes Seleksi Olimpiade Fisika Tingkat Kabupaten /Kota Tahun 2011