Block 
lying on a table weighs 
. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the table is 
. Assume that the cord between 
and the knot is horizontal. The maximum weight of the block 
for which the system will be stationary is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let weight of 
is 
. From the free body diagram, for equilibrium of the system,
where, 
tension in the thread lying between knot and the support.
On dividing Eq. (ii) by Eq. (i), we get
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