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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?
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(2m1+m2)μg
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(m1+m2)μg
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(μm1+m2)g
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(m1m2)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.
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