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Block A as shown in Fig. weights 1.40N, and block B weights 4.20N. The coefficient of kinetic friction between all surfaces is 0.30. Find the magnitude of the horizontal force necessary to drag block B to the left at constant speed if A and B to left at constant speed if A and B are connected by a light, flexible cord passing around a fixed, frictionless pulley.
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6N
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2.52N
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4N
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D
7N
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Solution

The correct option is B 2.52N
f2=(1.40+4.20)μ=0.3×5.6=1.68NNow,mg=1.40Nf=μmg=0.3×1.40=o.42NT.f=0.42NF=f1+T+f2=(0.42)2+1.68=0.34+1.68=2.52NHence,optionBiscorrectanswer.
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