FIGURE 5-1 -In Figure 5-1, masses m₁ and m₂ are such that m₁ m₂ and they lay on a level, frictionless surface. We can apply a horizontal force either from the left or from the right. The contact force between masses m₁ and m₂ is A) zero newtons. B) larger when is applied from the left. C) larger when is applied from the right. D) the same in either case. E) impossible to determine based on this data.

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FIGURE 5-1 -In Figure 5-1, masses m₁ and m₂ are such that m₁ > m₂ and they lay on a level, frictionless surface. We can apply a horizontal force either from the left or from the right. The contact force between masses m₁ and m₂ is A) zero newtons. B) larger when is applied from the left. C) larger when is applied from the right. D) the same in either case. E) impossible to determine based on this data.

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The Answer of FIGURE 5-1 -In Figure 5-1, masses m₁ and m₂ are such that m₁ > m₂ and they lay on a level, frictionless surface. We can apply a horizontal force either from the left or from the right. The contact force between masses m₁ and m₂ is A) zero newtons. B) larger when is applied from the left. C) larger when is applied from the right. D) the same in either case. E) impossible to determine based on this data.

FIGURE 5-1 -In Figure 5-1, Masses M1 and M2 Are Such That

FIGURE 5-1 -In Figure 5-1, Masses M₁ and M₂ Are Such That