Acceleration and magnitude of contact force

In summary, acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time, and it can be calculated by dividing the change in an object's velocity by the time it took for that change to occur. The magnitude of contact force refers to the strength or intensity of the force applied to an object by another object in contact with it, and it is directly proportional to acceleration according to Newton's Second Law of Motion. The factors that affect acceleration include the magnitude of the force applied, the mass of the object, and the direction of the force.
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Two blocks of masses m1 = 4.00 kg and m2 = 3.00 kg are placed in contact with each
other on a frictionless horizontal surface. A constant force F = 9.00 N is applied to the
block of mass m1. a) Determine the magnitude of the acceleration of the two-block
system. b) Determine the magnitude of the contact force between the two blocks.
 
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You haven't put anything in sections 2 or 3 of the template.

Hint for part a) what does Newton's 2nd Law say about the acceleration of the system?
 

Related to Acceleration and magnitude of contact force

What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can be described as the increase or decrease in speed or direction of an object.

What is magnitude of contact force?

Magnitude of contact force refers to the strength or intensity of the force applied to an object by another object in contact with it. It is typically measured in units of Newtons (N).

How is acceleration calculated?

Acceleration can be calculated by dividing the change in an object's velocity by the time it took for that change to occur. The formula is: acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time

What factors affect acceleration?

Acceleration is affected by the magnitude of the force applied to an object, as well as the mass of the object. The direction of the force also plays a role in the acceleration of an object.

How is magnitude of contact force related to acceleration?

The magnitude of contact force and acceleration are directly proportional. This means that as the magnitude of contact force increases, the acceleration of the object also increases. This relationship is described by Newton's Second Law of Motion, which states that force is equal to mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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