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A block is sliding on a rough horizontal surface. If the contact force on the block is `sqrt2` times the frictional force, the coefficient of friction is

A

0.25

B

`(1)/(sqrt2)`

C

`sqrt2`

D

1

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The correct Answer is:
D
`R=sqrt(N^(2)+f^(2)), N=mg`
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