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A 10.0kg block is stacked on top of the 8kg block. What is the magnitude F of the force, acting horizontally on the 8kg block as before, that is required to make the two blocks start to move?

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98N
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58N
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45N
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30N
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Solution

The correct option is C 45N
Coefficient of static friction μs=0.255 (solved earlier)
Now a 10.0kg block is placed at the top of 8.0kg block.
Total force required to just move both blocks F=μsMg
where M=10+8=18kg
F=0.255×18×9.8=45N

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