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Two masses A and B of 10 kg and 5 kg respectively are connected with a string passing over a frictionless pulley fixed at the corner of a table as shown in figure. The coefficient of friction of A with the table is 0.2. The minimum mass of C that may be placed on A to prevent it from moving is equal to

a
15 kg
b
10 kg
c
5 kg
d
20 kg

detailed solution

Correct option is A

μmA+mCg=mBg∴  mC=mBμ-mA=50.2-10=15 kg

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