INTERACTIVE EXAMPLE
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Pushing Blocks



Four blocks EACH of mass m = 10 kg are arranged as shown in the picture, on top of a frictionless table. A hand touching block 1 applies a force of F1h = 90 N to the right. The coefficient of friction between the blocks is sufficient to keep the blocks from moving with respect to each other.

What is the total force exerted on block 3 by block 2 ?

F32net = N