Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Laws of Motion

Question:

A block of mass m is in contact with the cart C as shown in the figure. 

The coefficient of static friction between the block and the cart is μ. The acceleration α of the cart that will prevent the block from falling satisfies : 

Options:

\(\alpha < \frac{g}{\mu}\)

\(\alpha > \frac{mg}{\mu}\)

\(\alpha > \frac{g}{\mu m}\)

\(\alpha \geq \frac{g}{\mu}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\alpha \geq \frac{g}{\mu}\)

Explanation:

μmα ≥ mg

\(\alpha \geq \frac{g}{\mu}\)