Two Bodies P and Q on a Smooth Horizontal Surface

question 33

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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