Answer:
Explanation:
The force of friction acting on the system
= .04 x 9.8 ( 10.2 + 7 )
= 6.74 N
Net force = 8.9 - 6.74
= 2.16 N
Acceleration in the system
= 2.16 / ( 10.2 + 7 )
= .12558 m / s ²
Contact force between boxes = FP
Considering force on box A
Net force = 8.9 - FP
Applying Newton's law on box A
8.9 - FP = 10.2 x .12558
= 1.28
FP = 8.9 - 1.28
= 7.62 N