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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?

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Calculate the maximum frictional force that is possible (=uN) u = coefficient of static friction N = Normal force If this force is more than the applied force, then frictional force that will act will be equal to the external applied force (as it opposes relative motion). However if the applied force is more than the max. frictional force, then max. frictional force will be there.

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