mass of box = mass of block = M A block of width w is placed inside on the right of a box of length L. Both the block and box have the same mass, M, and are initially at rest. The surface between the block and box is frictionless. An external force Fis applied to the box that accelerates while the block slides until it strikes the left end of the box. During that time period what distance will the center of mass of the block-box system have moved? O b. L OC L-w od L 2 2

mass of box = mass of block = M A block of width w is placed inside on the right of a box of length L. Both the block and box have the same mass, M, and are initially at rest. The surface between the block and box is frictionless. An external force Fis applied to the box that accelerates while the block slides until it strikes the left end of the box. During that time period what distance will the center of mass of the block-box system have moved? O b. L OC L-w od L 2 2

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter10: Systems Of Particles And Conservation Of Momentum

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