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vijayram
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Homework Statement
2 Blocks connected by a string is placed on a rough horizontal floor,the coefficient of friction for block 1 is 0.2 while for block 2,it is 0.1. A force of 8N is applied on block 1 and a force of 1N is applied on block 2.Find the tension in the string and the frictional forces.
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Homework Equations
Newton's law
friction normal equation[/B]
The Attempt at a Solution
I have the solution and it says there will be limiting friction case in block 1 since the net force acts in it's direction and there is a tendency of motion towards 8N force ,but I don't understand this if there is a tendency of movement then won't both frictional force and tension act simultaneously,so how can we say friction force will be maximum.