Two Bodies P and Q on a Smooth Horizontal Surface

question 19

Multiple Choice

Two bodies P and Q on a smooth horizontal surface are connected by a light cord.The mass of P is greater than that of Q.A horizontal force (of magnitude F) is applied to Q as shown in the figure,accelerating the bodies to the right.The magnitude of the force exerted by the connecting cord on body P will be

• A)zero.
• B)less than F but not zero.
• C)equal to F.
• D)greater than F.

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