A Block of Mass M Is Pulled in the Direction $\theta$

question 37

Multiple Choice

A block of mass m is pulled in the direction shown in the figure across a rough surface at a constant velocity. The magnitude of the frictional force is

• A) µ_kmg
• B) µ_kT cos \(\theta\)
• C) µ_k(T - mg)
• D) µ_kT sin \(\theta\)
• E) µ_k(mg - T sin \(\theta\))

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