There is no friction between the bottom block and the surface it is resting on.  The friction coefficient (static and kinetic) between the 2 blocks is 0.71.  A force is applied to the bottom block.  Determine the maximum acceleration of the 2 blocks without the upper block slipping.

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The figure below shows 2 blocks.  There is no friction between the bottom block and the surface it is resting on.  The friction coefficient (static and kinetic) between the 2 blocks is 0.71.  A force is applied to the bottom block.  Determine the maximum acceleration of the 2 blocks without the upper block slipping.

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