A wooden block is lying on a horizontal table. A 2 N force is applied to the block in horizontal direction, and still the block remains at rest. What is the force of friction offered by the table?
A
1.8 N
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B
2 N
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C
2.2 N
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D
0 N
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Solution
The correct option is B2 N The block doesn't move. This implies that the net force on the block in horizontal direction is zero. Therefore, the table must apply 2 N force on the block in a direction opposite to applied force.