The coefficient of friction between the block and the horizontal surface is . The block moves towards right under action of horizontal force -F (figure-a). Sometime later another force P is applied to the block making an angle (such that tan = ) with vertical as shown in (figure-b). After application of force P, the acceleration of block shall
The free body diagram of block in fig. h is as shown.
and acceleration of block
Hence P does not change acceleration.