Two racquetballs are placed in a glass as shown in Figure P12. Their centers and the point A lie on a straight line. Assume each ball has a mass of...

Two racquetballs are placed in a glass as shown in Figure P12.62. Their centers and the point A lie on a straight line. Assume each ball has a mass of 134 g.


Figure P12.62

(a) Assume that the walls are frictionless, and determine P1, P2, and P3.

P1

P2

Two racquetballs are placed in a glass as shown in Figure P12. Their centers and the point A lie on a straight line. Assume each ball has a mass of... 1

P3

Two racquetballs are placed in a glass as shown in Figure P12. Their centers and the point A lie on a straight line. Assume each ball has a mass of... 2


(b) Determine the magnitude of the force exerted on the right ball by the left ball.

Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations.


Incorrect answers for part B:

1.24 N

5 N

2.24 N