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A block of weight 5 N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12 N. The coefficient of friction between the wall and block is 0.6. The magnitude of the force exerted by the wall on the block is

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12 N
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5 N
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7.2 N
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13 N
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Solution

The correct option is D 13 N
N= applied force =12 N
fmax=μN=0.6×12=7.2 N
Since, weight w<fmax
Force of friction f=5 N
Net contact force =N2+f2
=(12)2+(5)2=13 N

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