The coefficient of static friction, $\mu _s$ between block $A$ of mass $2\,kg$ and the table as shown in the figure is $0.2$. What would be the maximum mass value of block $B$ so that the two blocks $B$ so that the two blocks do not move? The string and the pulley are assumed to be smooth and masseless ....... $kg$ $(g = 10\,m/s^2)$
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Let the mass of the block $B$ is $M$.

In equilibrium of block $B$ implies $T=M g \ldots(i)$

If block $A$ does not move, then $T=f_{s}$

where $f_{s}=$ frictional force $=\mu_{S} N=\mu_{s} m g$

implies $T=\mu_{s} m g \ldots(i i)$

Thus, from Eqs. $( i )$ and $(ii),$ we have

$M=\mu_{s} m g$ or $M=\mu_{s} m$

Given: $\mu_{s}=0.2, m=2 k g$

$\therefore M=0.2 \times 2=0.4 k g$

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