A 20.0-N box rests on a 50.0-N box on a perfectly smooth horizontal floor. When a horizontal 15.0-N pull to the right is exerted on the lower box (see figure), both boxes move together

Find the magnitude and direction of the net external force on the upper box.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: 4.29 N to the right

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