Understanding the concept of tension

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The discussion centers on the concept of tension in a system involving two masses, m1 (10kg) and m2 (15kg), being pulled by a force of 50N. It is clarified that tension in mass m1 acts to the right while tension in mass m2 acts to the left due to the arrangement of the masses and the direction of the applied force. The tension is influenced by the connection of the masses through a string, which affects the direction of the forces acting on each mass.

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This is a general question about tension.

Two mass m1 (10kg) and m2 (15kg) are pulled with a pulling force of 50N.

It was explained to me that the tension in mass 1 acts to the right and the tension in mass 2 acts to the left, why??
If they are being pulled in the same direction(to the right) then why isn't the tension acting to the right for both masses??
 
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how are the blocks placed? and how is the string(rope etc) connected?
 

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