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24 January, 22:12

The mass of the block in the drawing is 10 kg. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the vertical wall is 0.50. What minimum force F is required to start the block moving up the wall?

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  1. 24 January, 22:34
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    The minimum force to start the block moving up the wall = 49 N

    Explanation:

    Friction: This is the force that tend to oppose the motion of two bodies in contact. The S. I unit of frictional force is Newton (N)

    The minimum force required to start the block moving up the wall = Frictional Force.

    I. e F = Frictional force.

    And, F = μR ... Equation 1

    Where μ = coefficient of static friction, R = Normal reaction.

    But R = mg (on a level surface) ... Equation 2

    Where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity.

    Given: m = 10 kg,

    Constant: g = 9.8 m/s²

    substituting these values into Equation 2

    R = 10 * 9.8

    R = 98 N.

    Also given: μ = 0.50

    Substituting these values into equation 1

    F = 98 * 0.5

    F = 49 N.

    Therefore The minimum force to start the block moving up the wall = 49 N
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