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Two blocks of masses 2Kg and 3Kg are shown in figure. A force F=50N is exerted on a 2 Kg block as shown in figure. Find the acceleration of 3kg block.
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Solution

frictional force, f1 is given as

f1=μ1N1=0.5×2g=10N

N2=N1+3g=5g

Limiting friction f2 is

f2=μ2N2=0.3×5g=15N

here limiting value of f2>f1max

Hence, 3kg block doesn't move, acceleration of block (3g) is zero.

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