A block of weight 5N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12N. 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
A
12N
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B
5N
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C
7.2N
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D
13N
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Solution
The correct option is D13N N= applied force =12N ∴fmax=μN=0.6×12=7.2N Since, weight w<fmax ∴ Force of friction f=5N ∴ Net contact force =√N2+f2 =√(12)2+(5)2=13N