The Figure Shows Mass M₁ Resting on Top of Mass

question 64

Multiple Choice

The figure shows mass m₁ resting on top of mass m₂ which is attached to a spring with spring constant 10 N/m,where m₁ = m₂ = 20 g.If the amplitude of the oscillation is 0.019 m.The masses are oscillating with SMH on a frictionless surface.What is the minimum coefficient of static friction between the two masses required to keep m₁ from slipping off m₂?

• A)0.60
• B)0.36
• C)0.12
• D)0.48
• E)0.24

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