Two Blocks Are Accelerated Across a Horizontal Frictionless Surface as Shown.Frictional

question 43

Multiple Choice

Two blocks are accelerated across a horizontal frictionless surface as shown.Frictional forces keep the two blocks from sliding relative to each other,and the two move with the same acceleration.If F = 1.2 N and M = 1.0 kg,what is the horizontal component (frictional force) of the force of the small block on the large block?

• A)0.48 N to the right
• B)0.72 N to the right
• C)0.72 N to the left
• D)0.48 N to the left
• E)0.65 N to the left

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