JEE Main 2015 — Laws of Motion Question with Solution
JEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)
Question

Given in the figure are two blocks and of weight and , respectively. These are being pressed against a wall by a force and kept in equilibrium as shown. If the coefficient of friction between the blocks is and between block and the wall is , the frictional force applied by the wall on block is:
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D
Step-by-step explanation

For complete state equilibrium of the system. The state friction on the block by the wall will balance the total weight of the system.
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