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A block is lying static on the floor. The maximum value of static frictional force on the block is 10 N. If a horizontal force of 8N is applied to the block, what will be the frictional force on the block

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a

8 N

b

18 N

c

10 N

d

2 N

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The limiting force of friction is fs=10N
 

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As F = 8 N < fs, therefore, block does not move. As static friction is a self adjusting force, therefore the frictional force on the block is 8 N. 

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