Two identical smooth blocks P and Q

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Laws of Motion · Laws of Motion

Problem

Two identical smooth blocks P and Q, each of mass

2\,\text{kg}

, are kept in contact on a frictionless horizontal table. A horizontal force

F

is applied on block Q toward the right. Which one of the following describes the contact force between the blocks? (a) The contact force is

F

and acts on P toward the right. (b) The contact force is

\dfrac{F}{2}

and acts on Q toward the left. (c) The contact force is

\dfrac{F}{2}

and acts on Q toward the right. (d) The contact force is

0