A block of weight 5N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12N. The coefficient of friction between the wall and block is 0.6. The magnitude of the force exerted by the wall on the block is |
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1) |
12 N |
2) |
5 N |
3) |
7.2 N |
4) |
13 N |
A block of weight 5N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12N. The coefficient of friction between the wall and block is 0.6. The magnitude of the force exerted by the wall on the block is |
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1) |
12 N |
2) |
5 N |
3) |
7.2 N |
4) |
13 N |
Wall applies 2 forces of the block (i) normal reaction, N, and (ii) frictional force, N tangentially upward
Total force exerted by wall on block
N