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If the mass of A=10kg, coefficient of static friction =0.22, coefficient of kinetic friction =0.2, then the minimum mass of B to start motion is

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Options:
  • A 2 kg
  • B 2.2 kg
  • C 4.8 kg
  • D 3.4 kg
Solution:
2507 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2.2 kg
Let the minimum mass of B is MB.

Force applied by it F=MB g

Friction force on block A

f=μ MA g

For motion to start

MB g=μ MA g

MB=0.22×10

=2.2 kg

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