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
A
P
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Acceleration of the system 
The force exerted by rope on the mass 
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