Two Blocks with Masses M and M Are Pushed Along

question 24

Multiple Choice

Two blocks with masses m and M are pushed along a horizontal frictionless surface by a horizontal applied force as shown.The magnitude of the force of either of these blocks on the other is:

• A)mF/(m +
• B)mF/M
• C)mF/(M - m)
• D)MF/(M + m)
• E)MF/m

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Definitions:

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