General Questions: The figure shows two boxes, with m1 > m2, that are on a level frictionless surface. We can apply a horizontal force 
either toward the right on m1 or toward the left on m2. The magnitude of the force that the boxes exert on each other is
A. zero newtons in either case.
B. larger if 
is applied toward the right.
C. larger if 
is applied toward the left.
D. the same in either case.
Answer: C
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A. 1.0 N B. 5.0 N C. 2.0 N D. 3.6 N E. 3.0 N
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A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
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