Two blocks of masses and

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

Two blocks of masses

m_1

and

m_2

, connected by a light spring, rest on a horizontal plane. The coefficient of friction between each block and the surface is

\mu

. What minimum constant horizontal force must be applied to the block of mass

m_1

to shift the other block?