Two block $(A)\,2\,kg$ and $(B)\,5\,kg$ rest one over the other on a smooth horizontal plane. The cofficient of static and dynamic friction between $(A)$ and $(B)$ is the same and equal to $0.60$. The maximum horizontal force that can be applied to $(B)$ in order that both $(A)$ and $(B)$ do not have any relative motion : $(g = 10\,m/s^2)$
  • A$42\,N$
  • B$42\,kgf$
  • C$5.4\,kgf$
  • D$1.2\,N$
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