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Figure shows two blocks P & Q kept in contact with the wall with the force F. The wall is smooth but the surfaces in between the blocks are rough, for the block to be at rest against the wall P is

A

F should be more than the weight of P & Q

B

F should be equal to the weight of P & Q

C

F should be less then the weight of P & Q

D

The system cannot be in equilibrium

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D
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