A 24-N Horizontal Force Is Applied to a 40-N Block $\mu$

question 27

Multiple Choice

A 24-N horizontal force is applied to a 40-N block initially at rest on a rough horizontal surface. Ifthe coefficients of friction are $\mu$ _s = 0.5 and $\mu$ _k = 0.4, the magnitude of the frictional force on the block is:

• A) 8 N
• B) 12 N
• C) 16 N
• D) 20 N
• E) 400 N

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