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Figure 12 shows a lorry towing a trailer using a rope.

Figure 12 shows a lorry towing a trailer using a rope.
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The lorry exerts a force N on the trailer and the trailer exerts an equal but opposite force M on the lorry. The frictional force between the trailer and the road is F. Explain how the forces N, M and F enable the trailer to move

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John
Resultant force between N and F causes motion. Since N is greater than F it overcomes frictional force F thereby enabling the trailer to move. N does not act on the trailer.
johnmulu answered the question on May 16, 2017 at 05:34

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