Physics

Problem

Two blocks,

m_1 = 1.5\,\text{kg}

and

m_2 = 2.0\,\text{kg}

, are in contact on a frictionless horizontal table. A constant horizontal force of

9.0\,\text{N}

is applied to

m_1

toward

m_2

. Calculate the magnitude of the common acceleration of the two-block system.