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Two blocks of masses \( 3 \mathrm{~kg} \) and \( 2 \mathrm{~kg} \) are placed side by side on an incline as shown in figure. A force \( F=20 \mathrm{~N} \) is acting on \( 2 \mathrm{~kg} \) block along the incline. The coefficient of friction between the block and the incline is same and equal to \( 0.1 \). Find the normal contact force exerted by \( 2 \mathrm{~kg} \) block on \( 3 \mathrm{~kg} \) block.
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Options:
  • A \( 18 \mathrm{~N} \)
  • B \( 30 \mathrm{~N} \)
  • C \( 12 \mathrm{~N} \)
  • D \( 27.6 \mathrm{~N} \)
Solution:
1912 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: \( 12 \mathrm{~N} \)

According to question a F  force act on the block 

Now F.B.D. for block 3 kg 

Where, N is normal provided by  2 kg block 
f is force of friction 
μ if coefficient of friction 
According to newton's second law
F=ma
Applied in the direction of incline
 3g sin θ+N-f=3a 
f=μN1
Here N1 is normal force applied by the incline on 2 Kg block
 3g sin θ+N-3μg cos θ=3a   ...(1)

 for 2 kg block

 F+2g sin θ- N-2μg cos θ=2a   ...(2)
 adding (1)  and  (2) 
We get 
5g sin θ-5μg cos θ+F=5a 
given  θ = 37° 
F=20 N 
μ=0.1 
 5 × 10 × 35 - 50(0.1)45 + 20 = 5a  a=465 m s-2 
Now putting the value of acceleration in (2) 
We get 
20+2035-N-2×45=2×465 20+12-N-85=925 
 N=12 N 

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