A Horizontal 100-N Force Exerted Against a 1000-N Block Causes

question 151

Multiple Choice

A horizontal 100-N force exerted against a 1000-N block causes the block to slide on a level surface with constant velocity. The friction force on the block must be

• A)zero.
• B)100 N.
• C)1000 N.
• D)greater than 1000 N.
• In this case the pushing force and the friction force are
• E)equal but oppositely directed.
• F)an action-reaction pair.
• G)both of these.
• H)none of these.

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