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Two blocks of masses '3m' and '2m' are in contact on a smooth table. A force P is first applied horizontally on block of mass '3 m' and then on mass '2m'. The contact forces between the two blocks in the two cases are in the ratio:

A

`1:2`

B

`2:3`

C

`3:2`

D

`5:3`

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B
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