A block of mass m is in contact with the cart C as shown in the figure. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the cart is . The acceleration of the cart that will prevent the block from falling satisfies [figure]
- > mg
- > g m
- g
- < g
Answer
(3) g
Solution
The cart pushes the block forward with the normal reaction:
N = m
Static friction acts upward on the block; it must balance the weight:
f mg, with fmax = N = m
m mg
g
Answer: (3)