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Published on: September 13, 2026
In the given figure the blocks 
and 
weigh 
and 8 kg respectively. The co-efficient of sliding friction between any two surfaces is 0.5. The force 
required to slide the block 
with constant speed is 
N. (Use 
)
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
210
(210)
For the 8 kg block to move with constant velocity, 
.
Friction forces acting:
• Between C and ground: 
• Between C and B: 
For the 6 kg block :
For the 8 kg block :
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