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A block of weight 30 N is in contact with a rough wall. A force of 50 N is applied as shown in the figure. Find the coefficient of static friction between the wall and the block assuming the block is just about to slip.

A

0.6

B

0.8

C

0.4

D

0.2

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The correct Answer is:
a

N=50 N
F=30 N
`mu_(s)N=30 N`
`mu_(s)(50)=30`
`mu_(s)=0.6`
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