Two boxes A and B are connected by a lightweight cord and resting on a smooth (frictionless) table. The boxes have masses of 12 kg and 10 kg. A horizontal force of 40 N is applied to the 10 kg box. Find the tension in the cord connecting the boxes. O 27.21 N O 29.21 N O 27.65 N O 21.84 N

Two boxes A and B are connected by a lightweight cord and resting on a smooth (frictionless) table. The boxes have masses of 12 kg and 10 kg. A horizontal force of 40 N is applied to the 10 kg box. Find the tension in the cord connecting the boxes. O 27.21 N O 29.21 N O 27.65 N O 21.84 N

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