Two blocks are accelerated across a horizontal frictionless surface as shown. Frictional forces keep the two blocks from sliding relative to each other, and the two move with the same acceleration. If F = 1.2 N and M = 1.0 kg, what is the horizontal component (frictional force) of the force of the small block on the large block?





a.

0.48 N to the right



b.

0.72 N to the right



c.

0.72 N to the left



d.

0.48 N to the left



e.

0.65 N to the left


b

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