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The friction acting on the upper block i...

The friction acting on the upper block is

A

`8 N`

B

`2 N`

C

`25 N`

D

zero

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D
`f_(max) = mu xx 50 = 0.5 xx 50 = 25 N`
`10 N xx 25 N` , the lower block will not move , the system is at rest , hence no friction on the upper block`.
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