The Figure Shows Two Boxes, With $m 1 > m 2$

question 131

Multiple Choice

The figure shows two boxes, with $m 1 > m 2$ that are on a level frictionless surface. We can apply a horizontal force $\overrightarrow { \mathrm { F} }$ either toward the right on $m 1$ or toward the left on $m _ { 2 }$ The magnitude of the force that the boxes exert on each other is

• A) larger if \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { F } }\) is applied toward the left.
• B) the same in either case.
• C) larger if \(\overrightarrow { \mathbf { F } }\) is applied toward the right.
• D) zero newtons in either case.

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