Answer:
7.497 N
14.161 N
Explanation:
m = Mass
a = Acceleration
Force is given by
[tex]F=ma\\\Rightarrow a=\dfrac{F}{m}\\\Rightarrow a=\dfrac{20}{7+8+9}\\\Rightarrow a=0.833\ m/s^2[/tex]
For the 9 kg block
[tex]F=ma\\\Rightarrow F=9\times 0.833\\\Rightarrow F=7.497\ N[/tex]
The force on the 9 kg block is 7.497 N
Here m = 8+9 = 17 kg
[tex]F=ma\\\Rightarrow F=17\times 0.833\\\Rightarrow F=14.161\ N[/tex]
The force on the 7 kg block is 14.161 N