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A block of mass 3kg is placed on a rough surface. The coefficient of static friction between two surfaces is 0.2 then what is the minimum horizontal force required to move the block?​

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Answer:

the minimun horizontal force is = 5,88 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Using a free body diagram we can calculate this force, in the image attached and using Newton's law we have:

A block of mass 3kg is placed on a rough surface. The coefficient of static friction-example-1
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