Q112 / 125 · BITSAT 2017 · Physics

A block A of mass 100 kg rests on another block B of mass 200 kg and is tied to a wall as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between A and B is 0.2 and that between B and ground is 0.3. The minimum force required to move the block B is g=10 m s-2

Figure

  • A
    900 N
  • B
    200 N
  • Correct answer
    C
    1100 N
  • D
    700 N

Solution

Friction force between A and B and between block B and surface S will oppose F

∴ F=FAB+FBS=μABMAg+μBSmA+mBg

=0.2×100×10+0.3100+200×10

=200+900=1100 N

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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