Two Blocks with Masses M and M Are Pushed Along

question 2

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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