Two blocks in contact with each other are pushed to the right across a rough horizontal surface by the two forces shown. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between each of the blocks and the surface is 0.30, determine the magnitude of the force exerted on the 2.0-kg block by the 3.0-kg block





a.

15 N



b.

25 N



c.

11 N



d.

22 N



e.

33 N


d

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a.
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b.
is down into the plane of the wires.

c.
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d.
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e.
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