If μ= coefficient of kinetic friction between all contact surfaces of the blocks of mass m1 and m2. Then, the minimum force required to slide the block of mass m2 is?
A
(2m1+m2)μg
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B
(m1+m2)μg
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C
(μm1+m2)g
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D
(m1−m2)g
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Solution
The correct option is A(2m1+m2)μg For block of mass m1 N1=m1g ⇒T=f1=μN1 =T=μm1g For block of mass m2 m2g+N1=N2 ⇒N2=(m1+m2)g The minimum force required to slide the block is F=f1+f2=μ(N1+N2) =μ[m1g+(m1+m2)g] So, F=μ[2m1+m2]g.