28. Charles is the CEO of a company that makes and sells sty…

28. Charles is the CEO of a company that makes and sells stylish hats. His employees unionized several years ago and are now demanding more generous benefits and higher wages. Charles thinks this will cut into profits, so he is trying to undermine the union by refusing to negotiate and even firing some of the leaders. Charles is engaging in  

Two blocks are connected by a rope hung over a massless pull…

Two blocks are connected by a rope hung over a massless pulley that is attached to the wall. Block 1 of mass kg hangs freely in the air, while Block 2 of mass kg rests on a table, as shown in the diagram. (Both blocks are at rest.) What is the magnitude of the normal force of Block 2 pushing down on the table?