If mass of $A = 10\,\,kg$, coefficient of static friction $= 0.2$, coefficient of kinetic friction = $0.2$. Then mass of $B$ to start motion is
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$ma = T -\mu_s mg$

friction is static as we require limiting condition. for limiting case $a=0$

$T = m_B g$

$T = \mu _{ s } \times m_A \times g$

comparing both:

$m_B \times g = 0 .2 \times m_A \times g$

$m_B =2 kg$

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