Two blocks (M1 = 2.75 kg and M2 = 6.49 kg) are in contact on a frictionless, horizontal tabletop. An external force, , is applied to block 1, and the two blocks are moving with a constant acceleration of 2.49 m/s2.
a) What is the magnitude, F, of the applied force?
b) What is the contact force between the blocks?
c) What is the net force acting on block 1.