
42. Two identical blocks of weight W are placed one on top of the other as shown in the diagram above. The upper block is tied to the wall. The lower block is pulled to the right with a force F. The coefficient of static friction between all surfaces in contact is μ. What is the largest force F that can be exerted before the lower block starts to slip?
(A) μW
(B) 2μW
(C) 3μW
(D) 3μW/2