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Published on: September 12, 2026
What is the maximum value of the force F (in newton) such that the block shown in the arrangement, does not move:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
20
(20)
Sol.
N = mg + F sin 60 = 
× 10 + 
......(i)
F cos 60 = μ N ......(ii)
= 
× (10 
+ 
)
= 5 + 
⇒ 
= 5 ⇒ F = 20 N
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