The masses of blocks A and B are $m$ and $M$ respectively. Between $A$ and $B$, there is a constant frictional force $F$ and $B$ can slide on a smooth horizontal surface. A is set in motion with velocity while $B$ is at rest. What is the distance moved by A relative to $B$ before they move with the same velocity?
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For the blocks $A$ and $B$ $FBD$ as shown below

Equations of motion

$a_A=\frac{F}{M}(\text { in }-x \text { direction })$

$a_B=\frac{F}{M}(\text { in }+x \text { direction })$

Relative acceleration, of A w.r.t. B,

$a_{A, B} =a_A-a_B=-\frac{F}{m}-\frac{F}{M}$

$=-F\left(\frac{M+m}{M m}\right) \text { (along }-x \text { direction) }$

Initial relative velocity of Aw.r.t. $B , u _{ AB }= v _0$ using equation $v ^2= u ^2+2 a$

$0= v _0^2-\frac{2 F ( m + M ) S }{ Mm } \Rightarrow S =\frac{ Mmv _0^2}{2 F ( m + M )}$

i.e., Distance moved by A relative to $B$

$S _{ AB }=\frac{ Mmv _0^2}{2 F ( m + M )}$

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