A toy train has magnetic couplers whose maximum attractive force is 0.2 lb between adjacent cars. What is the maximum force P with which a child can pull the locomotive and not break the train apart at a coupler? If P is slightly exceeded, which coupler fails? Neglect the mass and friction associated with all wheels.

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