Question

1. Two forces F~ 1 and F~ 2 are acting on a block of mass m=1.5 kg. The magnitude of force F~ 1 is 12N and it makes an angle of θ = 37◦ with the horizontal as shown in figure-1. The block is sliding at a constant velocity over a frictionless floor.

(a) Find the value of the normal force on the block.

(b) Find the magnitude of force F~2 that is acting on the block

(c) Find the magnitude of force F~ 2 if the block accelerates with a magnitude of a = 2.5 m/s2 along the direction of F~ 2 .

Answer 1

Normal force=7.48 N

Step-by-step explanation:

N+F~1 sinθ-mg=0

=>N=1.5*9.8-12 sin37◦

=>N=14.7-7.22=7.48 N