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Two identical blocks of weight W are placed one on top of the other as shown in figure. The upper block is tied to the wall. The lower block is pulled to the right with a force F. The coefficient of static friction between all surfaces in contact is μ. What is the largest force F that can be exerted before the lower block starts to slip?
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μW
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2μW
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3μW
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4μW
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Solution

The correct option is B 3μW
As shown in fig.

N1=W

N2=W+W=2W

f1=μN1=μW

f2=μN2=2μW

If F is able to ship the lower block

Then,
F=f1+f2=μW+2μW=3μW

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