Two bodies P and Q on a perfectly smooth horizontal surface are connected by a light cord.The mass of P is greater than that of Q.A horizontal force 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 perfectly smooth horizontal surface are connected by a light cord.The mass of P is greater than that of Q.A horizontal force  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 perfectly smooth horizontal surface are connected by a light cord.The mass of P is greater than that of Q.A horizontal force  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 Perfectly Smooth Horizontal