A small bug is nestled between a 1-kg block and a 2-kg block on a frictionless table. A horizontal force can be applied to either of the blocks as shown in figure Q5.24 (i) In which situation illustrated in the figure (a) or (b), does the bug have a better chance of survival, or (c) does it make no difference? (ii) Consider the statement, "The force exerted by the larger block on the smaller one is larger in magnitude than the force exerted by the smaller block on the larger one." Is this statement true only in situation (a)? Only in situation (b)? Is it true (c) in both situations or (d) in neither? (iii) Consider the statment, "As the blocks move, the force exerted by the block in back on the block in front is stronger than the force exerted by the front block on the back one."Is this statement true only in situation (a), only in situation (b), in (c) both situations, or in (d) neither?
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