A wooden block on a smooth table is pushed by two students at the same time
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A wooden block on a smooth table is pushed by two students at the same time. One student applies a horizontal force of 50N towards the east while the other applies 30N towards the west. Identify the direction in which the block will accelerate and give a brief reason.