a horizontal force acts on a block of wood that is free to move ....?

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a horizontal force acts on a block of wood that is free to move ....?

can this force produce an acceleration if its magnitude is less than the weight of the block of wood?

2007-02-11 22:14:23 · 3 answers · asked by paolo b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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it will give torque to the mass and hence give rotational and translation both type of motion

it will give torque cuz frictional force will act in opp. direction of forward force
hence a couple will form and provide torque

2007-02-11 23:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by n nitant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, I think so, once you've overcome friction - like pushing a car.

2007-02-11 23:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it depends on the coefficent of friction.

2007-02-11 22:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by san 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋