JEE Main 2022 — Laws Of Motion Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift
Question
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 :
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Step-by-step explanation

amax = g
= 0.5 9.8 = 4.9 m/s2
Fmax = (8 + 2) 4.9 = 49 N
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