A 20-N Force Acts Horizontally on a 10-N Block That Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 2.0-N force acts horizontally on a 10-N block that is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is 0.50.
-What is the magnitude of the frictional force that acts on the block?

• A)0 N
• B)2 N
• C)5 N
• D)8 N
• E)10 N

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