Problem 4.1

Please wait for the animation to completely load.

A red block is pushed and moves as shown in the animation.  In addition, a green block sits on the red block and moves as well.  Restart.

1. Which free-body diagram is correct?  Give reasons why the other three diagrams are incorrect.
2. How would your answer to (a) change if the blocks did not move? 

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