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Two masses m1=5 kg and m2=10 kg, connected by an inextensible string over a frictionless pulley, are moving as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction of horizontal surface is 0.15. The minimum weight m that should be put on top of m2 to stop the motion is:
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43.3 kg
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10.3 kg
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18.3 kg
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D
27.3 kg
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Solution

The correct option is D 27.3 kg
from FBD of mass m1 we get t=5g
to stop the motion Tμ(m2+m)g
=>5g0.15(10+m)g
=>m23.3kg
so minimum mass that can stop motion is 23.3kg but among the options best option is option D.

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