Two blocks rest on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown. The surface between the top and bottom blocks has static friction sufficient for there to be no slipping between the two blocks. A force of 60 N is applied to the bottom block, as suggested in the figure. The top block has a mass of 5 kg, while the bottom block has a mass of 10 kg.
What is the acceleration of the two-block system?
What is the force of static friction between the top and bottom blocks?
What is the minimum coefficient of static friction on the bottom block?