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A horizontal force is applied to a block as shown in figure. The mass of blocks and are and , respectively. The blocks slide over a frictionless surface. The force exerted by block on block is:
image

  1. A
    zero
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

First, find the common acceleration () of the system:


The force exerted by block on block (let's call it ) is the net force that causes block to accelerate:

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A horizontal force is applied to a block as shown in figure. The mass of blocks and are and , respectively. The blocks slide over a frictionless surface. The force exerted by block on block is:
image
A
zero
B
C
D

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