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Two adjacent blocks of mass m1=3.0 kg and m2 4.0 kg are on a frictionless surface. A force of 6N is applied to m1 and a force of 4N. These are antiparallel forces squeeze the blocks together. What is the force due to m1 on m2 and m2 on m1. What is the acceleration system?

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Since the blocks are in a frictionless surface, then there will be no frictional force present. Since ...

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