Masses A and C are connected by a cord as shown below. The middle mass, B, is held motionless by some method which is not drawn. A force is applied to mass A so that A and C move at constant speed. (Remember that B is motionless.) If the coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is μk = 0.35, what is the applied force F?

Masses A and C are connected by a cord as shown below. The middle mass, B, is held motionless by some method which is not drawn. A force is applied to mass A so that A and C move at constant speed. (Remember that B is motionless.) If the coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is μk = 0.35, what is the applied force F?

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Masses A and C are connected by a cord as shown below. The middle mass, B , is held motionless by some method which is not drawn. A force is applied to mass A so that A and C move at constant speed. (Remember that B is motionless.) If the coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is μ k = 0.35 , what is the applied force F ?

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