Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 142: 27a

Answer

$a_A= 0m/s^2$

Work Step by Step

Finding the acceleration of block A at rest: Because the block is at rest we know that the static frictional force is equal to the applied force on block A $F_{net} = 0$ $m_Aa_A = 0$ $a_A = \frac{0}{m_A}$ $a_A= 0m/s^2$
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