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In the figure shown, the coefficient of static friction between the blocks is 0.1, while the floor is frictionless. Find the minimum value of force F (in N) to cause sliding between the blocks A and B of masses 5kg and 10 kg, respectively, when the angle of string is 53 with horizontal. (Use sin53=4/5 and cos53=3/5)

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For the block of mass 5kg,N1=5g Block will slide when friction force on the block is less than limiting friction, fμN1f0.1×5×10=5N
For minimum F to cause sliding, aA=aB and f=fmax
fmaxmA=FcosθfmaxmB55=F(35)510F=25N

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