Example: Books

Example: Books 

 Consider the system shown below:

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Draw the FBD for each book.

lower book upper book
 

 

 

 

Once you’ve drawn your FBDs, answer these questions:

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a) Which of the forces on your diagram are equal in magnitude because of Newton’s 3rd law?

b) Are there any other forces that are equal in magnitude?

Check your work with your lab instructor.

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