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.

Question

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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The Answer of 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.

Two Bodies P and Q on a Smooth Horizontal Surface