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Grade 10Mechanics

Two blocks with mass m and M are not attached. The coefficient of friction between the blocks is μ and the horizontal surface is frictionless. What is the minimum magnitude of the horizontal force required to hold m against M.

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15 Years agoGrade 10
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Profile image of kedar joshi
15 Years ago

hi

the minimum force required to hold m against M should be the frictional force acting between them that is (mue*m*g).