Two blocks are side by side. The larger is 12kg (on the left), while the smaller is 5kg (on the right).  I push to the left on the smaller block with a force of 75N.  What is the force between the two blocks?  (Ignore friction.)

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Two blocks are side by side. The larger is 12kg (on the left), while the smaller is 5kg (on the right).  I push to the left on the smaller block with a force of 75N.  What is the force between the two blocks?  (Ignore friction.)

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