Conceptual problem about two blocks released from a compressed string

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Two blocks, A and B, connected by a compressed string, experience forces upon release. Block A, with double the mass of block B, exerts a net force that is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the net force on block B. The forces are not zero, and while block A pulls block B, the net force on block B is half that of block A. The discussion emphasizes that the forces are equal and opposite, aligning with Newton's third law. The conclusion reached is that the net forces are equal in magnitude, confirming the principles of motion in a frictionless environment.
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Two blocks, A and B, are connected by a compressed string. The mass of bock A is twice that of block B. Immediately after release, compare the net force on block A to the net force on block B. The table is frictionless and the mass of the spring is zero.

1)There is no net force on block A or block B.

2)Fnet of A is equal in magnitude and direction to Fnet B and not zero.

3) Fnet B, will be in the opposite direction and half as large as Fnet A.

4)Fnet A, and Fnet A are both directed toward the left with Fnet A larger than Fnet A, but not twice as large. Block A is pulling block B.

5) Fnet A, will be in the opposite direction and half as large as Fnet B.

6) Fnet A is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to Fnet B, and not zero.

Homework Equations



I don't think you need any equations.


The Attempt at a Solution



I think it is 5 because A is twice as massive as B so it would take more force to move it the the same and they will be going in opposite directions. Do you agree?
 
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I change my mine I think its 6.
 
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