A mass m rests on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of friction between the mass and the surface is μ. If the mass is pulled by a force F as shown in figure, the limiting friction between mass and the surface will be
A
μmg
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B
μ[mg−(√32)F]
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C
μ[mg−(F2)]
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D
μ[mg+(F2)]
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Solution
The correct option is Bμ[mg−(√32)F] From the free body diagram,
N+Fsin60o=mg, ⇒N=mg−Fsin60∘=mg−√3F2
We know that for the limiting friction condition f=μN