JEE Main & Advanced Physics NLM, Friction, Circular Motion Question Bank Critical Thinking Questions

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    A block P of mass m is placed on a frictionless horizontal surface. Another block Q of same mass is kept on P and connected to the wall with the help of a spring of spring constant k as shown in the figure. \[{{\mu }_{s}}\] is the coefficient of friction between P and Q. The blocks move together performing SHM of amplitude A. The maximum value of the friction force between P and Q is    [IIT-JEE (Screening) 2004]                                

    A)                 \[kA\]                

    B)                 \[\frac{kA}{2}\]                

    C)             Zero

    D) \[{{\mu }_{s}}\,mg\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                        When two blocks performs simple harmonic motion together then at the extreme position ( at amplitude =A) Restoring force \[F=KA=2ma\] Þ \[a=\frac{KA}{2m}\] There will be no relative motion between P and Q if pseudo force on block P is less than or just equal to limiting friction between P and Q. i.e. \[m\ \left( \frac{KA}{2m} \right)=\]Limiting friction                 \[\therefore \] Maximum friction \[=\frac{KA}{2}\]                


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