A 600-Kg Block Is in Contact with a 4

question 596

Multiple Choice

A 6.00-kg block is in contact with a 4.00-kg block on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in the figure.The 6.00-kg block is being pushed by a horizontal 20.0-N force as shown. What is the magnitude of the force that the 6.00-kg block exerts on the 4.00-kg block?

• A) 6.00 N
• B) 20.0 N
• C) 8.00 N
• D) 4.00 N
• E) 10.0 N

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