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Laws of Conservation

Problem 1.123

Two bars of masses m1m_{1} and m2m_{2} connected by a non-deformed light spring rest on a horizontal plane. The coefficient of friction between the bars and the surface is equal to k.k . What minimum constant force has to be applied in the horizontal direction to the bar of m\mathrm{m} ass m1m_{1} in order to shift the other bar?

Reveal Answer
Fmin=(m1+m2/2)kgF_{\min }=\left(m_{1}+m_{2} / 2\right) k g