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Grade 12th passMechanics

A horizontal force of 10 N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.2. The weight of the block is-
(a) 20 N
(b) 50 N
(c) 100 N
(d) 2 N

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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Frictional force balances the weight of the body
Frictional force f = μN = mg
f= 0.2 X 10 = 2N
Therefore, weight of the block mg= 2N
Answer: (d) 2N


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