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A block of mass m is pressed against a vetical wall with a horizontal force `F = mg,` Anogher force `F = mg//2` is acting vertically upon the block. If the coefficient of friction between the block and wall is `1//2.` the force of friction between them is

A

`(mg)/(2) up `

B

`(mg)/(2)` down

C

mg up

D

zero

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