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A system of two blocks of masses m=2 kg and M=8 kg is placed on a smooth table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction between two blocks is 0.5. The maximum horizontal force F that can be applied to the block of mass M so that the blocks move together will be g=9.8 m s-2

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Options:
  • A 9.8 N
  • B 39.2 N
  • C 49 N
  • D 78.4 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 49 N

Maximum acceleration of the upper block will be,

amax=μg=0.5×9.8=4.9 m s-2

Therefore, maximum force that can be applied on the lower block is,

Fmax=2+8×4.9=49 N

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