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QJEEM22Phe5d7: JEE Main 2022 Physics - Class 11 JEEM22Phe5d7 Solution: A system of two blocks of masses m = 2 kg and M = 8 kg is…

A system of two blocks of masses m = 2 kg and M = 8 kg is placed on a smooth table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction between two blocks is 0.5. The maximum horizontal force F that can be applied to the block of mass M so that the blocks move together will be :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift Physics - Laws of Motion Question 61 English

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  • A 9.8 N
  • B 39.2 N
  • C 49 N
  • D 78.4 N

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JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift Physics - Laws of Motion Question 61 English Explanation

∴\therefore amax = μ\mu g

= 0.5 ×\times 9.8 = 4.9 m/s2

∴\therefore Fmax = (8 + 2) ×\times 4.9 = 49 N

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