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A block A of mass 3 kg and another block B of mass 2 kg are connected by a light inextensible string as shown in figure. If the coefficient of friction between the surface of the table and A is 0.5. What maximum mass C is to be placed on A so that the system is to be in equilibrium?
- 3 kg
- 2 kg
- 2 kg
- 4 kg
The correct answer is: 2 kg
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