A Block of Wood Is Pulled by a Horizontal String

question 43

Multiple Choice

A block of wood is pulled by a horizontal string across a rough surface at a constant velocity with a force of 20 N. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the surfaces is 0.2, what is the weight of the wooden block?

• A) 20 N
• B) 40 N
• C) 75 N
• D) 100 N
• E) 10 N

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