A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block will be

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Solution

The correct option is C
Acceleration of the system = $\frac{P}{m + M}$
The force exerted by rope on the mass = $\frac{M P}{m + M}$

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A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block will be

The correct option is C Acceleration of the system = Pm+M The force exerted by rope on the mass = MPm+M

The correct option is C
Acceleration of the system = $\frac{P}{m + M}$
The force exerted by rope on the mass = $\frac{M P}{m + M}$