The block B has a mass of 10kg. The coefficient of friction between block B and the surface is μ=0.5. Determine the acceleration of the block A of mass 16kg. Neglect the mass of the pulleys and cords. (Take g=10m/s2).
A
Zero
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B
2m/s2
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C
1m/s2
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A Zero
Maximum friction force is μmg=0.5×100=50N
which is greater than 40N, tension in the string attched to it. ∴ Block does not move