Two-Block Problems
Two-Block Problems: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Motion of Two Blocks on Inclined Plane, Motion of Two Blocks on Horizontal Plane, Condition for Relative Motion between Two Blocks, and Motion of Two Blocks in Contact.
Important Questions on Two-Block Problems
Two blocks connected by a massless string slide down an inclined plane having an angle of inclination of The masses of the two blocks are and respectively and the coefficients of friction of and with the inclined plane are 0.75 and 0.25 respectively. Assuming the string to the taut, find the tension in the string.

Two blocks connected by a massless string slide down an inclined plane having an angle of inclination of The masses of the two blocks are and respectively and the coefficients of friction of and with the inclined plane are and respectively. Assuming the string to be taut, find the common acceleration of two masses.

In the arrangement coefficient of friction between the two blocks is . The force of friction acting between the two blocks is:

A man sitting in a train in motion is facing the engine. He tosses a coin up, the coin falls behind him. The train is moving

A single horizontal force F is applied to a block of mass , which is in contact with another block of mass (Given figure). If the surfaces are frictionless, the force between the blocks is

Two blocks of masses and are placed on a horizontal surface as shown in fig. The coefficient of friction between the blocks is and that between the block and the horizontal surface is . What is the maximum horizontal force that can be applied to block so that the two blocks move without slipping ? Take

Blocks and are arranged as shown in the figure. The pulley is frictionless. The mass of is . The coefficient of friction between the block and the horizontal surface is . The minimum mass of , to start the motion, will be

In the arrangement shown in the figure, if the blocks of masses and are released from the state of rest, tension in the string is ( coefficient of friction, string is massless and inextensible, pulley is frictionless)

In the situation shown, the reading of the spring balance is

The system is pushed by the force as shown. All surfaces are smooth except between and . Friction coefficient between and is Minimum value of to prevent block from downward slipping is

Two blocks are placed on a wedge with coefficients of friction being different for two blocks. Choose the correct option. (friction is not sufficient to prevent the motion)

If acceleration of is which is smaller than acceleration of then the value of frictional force applied by on is :

The friction coefficient between the table and the block shown in figure is . Find the tension in the string which is connected with both blocks.

coefficient of friction between two blocks and of masses and respectively is and horizontal floor is frictionless as shown in the given figure. If is pulled to right by through then work done by the force of friction on is

If force is applied to block as shown in diagram then maximum value of so that there is no relative motion between the blocks.

Calculate the accelerations of the blocks and

The friction coefficient between the blocks is The acceleration of each block is :-

A force of is applied on the upper block as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction between the two blocks is and that between the lower block and the surface is zero. The work done by the lower block on the upper block for a displacement of of the upper block is :-

In friction is present between only and limiting friction between . Find acceleration of

If force is applied to . block as shown in diagram then maximum value of so that there is no relative motion between the blocks.
