In the figure shown,there is friction between the blocks $P$ and $Q$,but the contact between the block $Q$ and the lower surface is frictionless. Initially,the block $Q$ with block $P$ over it lies at $x=0$,with the spring at its natural length. The block $Q$ is pulled to the right and then released. As the spring-block system undergoes $S.H.M.$ with amplitude $A$,the block $P$ tends to slip over $Q$. $P$ is more likely to slip at:

  • A
    $x=0$
  • B
    $x=+A$
  • C
    $x=+\frac{A}{2}$
  • D
    $x=+\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$

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