The three blocks shown are released from rest and are observed to move with accelerations that have a magnitude of 1.5 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the friction force on the block that slides horizontally? Disregard any pulley mass or friction in the pulley and let M = 2.0 kg





a.

6.0 N



b.

5.1 N



c.

5.5 N



d.

4.6 N



e.

3.7 N


d

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