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Three blocks M1, m2, m3 of masses 1,2 and 3 kg are arranged as below. Minium force F requured to avoid m2 from slipping down will be

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8 Years agoGrade 12th Pass
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From F.B.DTotal acceleration=f÷[M1+m2+M3)=f/6.For 3kg block:N2=M3*a=f/2For 1kg block:f-N1=M1*a.=>N1=5f/6For 2kg block:Fr1+Fr2=m2*g=>0.2*5f/6+0.5*f/6=20=>F=80N