Rahul is applying a force of 20 N on a block. However, he is not able to move it. The frictional force acting on the block is .

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20 N towards left

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20 N towards right

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The correct option is B 20 N towards left
The block is not moving due to the frictional force (F) acting in the opposite direction of the applied force.
F = 20 N toward left
⇒ Net force = 20 - F = 0

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Rahul is applying a force of 20 N on a block. However, he is not able to move it. The frictional force acting on the block is .

The correct option is B 20 N towards leftThe block is not moving due to the frictional force (F) acting in the opposite direction of the applied force. F = 20 N toward left ⇒ Net force = 20 - F = 0

The correct option is B 20 N towards left
The block is not moving due to the frictional force (F) acting in the opposite direction of the applied force.
F = 20 N toward left
⇒ Net force = 20 - F = 0