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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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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The Answer of 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

Two Blocks with Masses M and M Are Pushed Along