uppose that blocks A and B have masses of 2 and 6 kg, respectively, and are in contact on a smooth horizontal surface. If a horizontal force of 6 N pushes them, calculate the acceleration of the two-object system and the force that the 2-kg block exerts on the other block

uppose that blocks A and B have masses of 2 and 6 kg, respectively, and are in contact on a smooth horizontal surface. If a horizontal force of 6 N pushes them, calculate the acceleration of the two-object system and the force that the 2-kg block exerts on the other block

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