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Block 1 of mass is in contact with block 2 of mass . The tw…

Block 1 of mass is in contact with block 2 of mass . The two blocks are on a horizontal surface with negligible friction. Suppose a horizontal force is applied to the left side of block 1 and a second horizontal force is applied to the right side of block 2, as shown in the figure, with magnitudes satisfying .  Let denote the force on block 1 due to the contact with block 2. Let denote the magnitude of the acceleration of the blocks.  Which of the following statements is true (choose only one)?