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A block of mass 2 kg is kept on the floor. The coefficient of static friction is 0.4. If a force F of 2.5 Newtons is applied on the block as shown in the figure, the frictional force between the block and the floor will be :
- 2.5 N
- 5 N
- 7.84 N
- 10 N
The correct answer is: 2.5 N
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