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(1) Let T be the tension in the string.
Take the man and wood as a single system. Because the frictional forces between man and wood are internal forces, we have, for the system moving at constant speed,
2T = Fw where Fw is the friction between wood and ground, which acts towards the left
But Fw = 0.2 x (400 + 600) N
i.e. Fw = 200 N
Hence, 2T = 200
T = 100 N
(2) As above, the frictional force between the wood A and ground = 200 N
But frictional force acting on man Fm = T =100 N
Because Fm is in direction towards the left, the frictional force acting on wood A by the man = 100 N towards the right
Therefore, resultant frictional force on wood A
= (200 - 100) N = 100 N towards the left
2013-03-06 15:52:06 補充:
Note that the frictional force between the man and wood A is 100 N, which is smaller then the max frictional force ( = 0.2 x 600 N = 120 N). This happens because the man is at rest relative to wood A. There is no sliding motion between the two.
2013-03-06 15:57:30 補充:
I wonder if the answer provided by 麻辣 is physically possible. The string tension of 120 N (towards the right) that acts on wood A is larger than the frictional force of 80N (towards the left). Wood A should then have an acceleration, instead of a constant speed.