Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Questions - Page 139: 8b

Answer

$a_{block}~~$ can range between $~~0~~$ and $~~5.0~m/s^2$

Work Step by Step

The smallest value for $a_{block}$ would occur when only the slab accelerates because the block-slab interface is frictionless. In this case, $a_{block} = 0$ The largest value for $a_{block}$ would occur when the slab and the block accelerate together: $F = (10~kg+10~kg)~a_{block}$ $a_{block} = \frac{F}{10~kg+10~kg}$ $a_{block} = \frac{100~N}{20~kg}$ $a_{block} = 5.0~m/s^2$ $a_{block}~~$ can range between $~~0~~$ and $~~5.0~m/s^2$
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