JEE Main 2021 — Laws Of Motion Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift
Question
The coefficient of static friction between two blocks is 0.5 and the table is smooth. The maximum horizontal force that can be applied to move the blocks together is .................. N. (take g = 10 ms-2)
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F = 3a (For system) ............ (i)
fsmax = 1a (for 1 kg block) ............ (ii)
1 g = a
F = 15N
fsmax = 1a (for 1 kg block) ............ (ii)
1 g = a
F = 15N
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