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A block of mass m=2 kg is placed on a plank of mass M=10 kg, which is placed on a smooth horizontal plane, as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the block and the plank is μ=13 . If a horizontal force F is applied on the plank, then the maximum value of F for which the block and the plank move together is g=10 m/s2

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Options:
  • A 50 N
  • B 40 N
  • C 120 N
  • D 100 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 40 N

a=FM+m assuming no slipping between m and M

This means friction between the block and plank is

f=ma=mFm+M

f=mFm+Mμmg

FM+mg3

F40 N

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