In figure coefficient of friction between m1 and m2 is μ and that between m1 and the wall is zero. A force F is pressing the system against the wall. Minimum value of force required to hold the system in equilibrium if coefficient of friction between m1 and the wall is μ, and, f1 and f2 are, respectively, the force of friction on m1 and m2,then:
f1 and f2 must act upward to balance weight of blocks.