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A block is placed on a horizontal table and a string is connected as shown. A force F is applied on the block, but the tension in the string is 0. What can we conclude from this?

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Friction on the block is more than F

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Friction on the block is equal to F

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Friction on the block is less than F

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Friction on the block is also zero

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Solution

The correct option is B Friction on the block is equal to F
If the tension in the string is zero, it means that friction is balancing the force F

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