A system of two blocks of masses m = 2 kg and M = 8 kg is placed on a smooth table as shown in figure. The coefficient of static friction between two blocks is 0.5. The maximum horizontal force F that can be applied to the block of mass M so that the blocks move together will be :

A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation, he experiences weight loss?

An object of mass 5 kg is thrown vertically upwards from the ground. The air resistance produces a constant retarding force of 10 N throughout the motion. The ratio of time of ascent to the time of descent will be equal to : [Use g = 10 ms^$$-$$2].

A block of mass 10 kg starts sliding on a surface with an initial velocity of 9.8 ms^$$-$$1. The coefficient of friction between the surface and block is 0.5. The distance covered by the block before coming to rest is :

[use g = 9.8 ms^$$-$$2]