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A horizontal force of 10N is necessary to just hold a block stationary against a wall. The coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is 0.2. The weight of the block is


(a) 20N 

(b) 50N 

(c) 100N 

(d) 2N.

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(d) : Weight of the block is balanced by force of friction
Therefore, Weight of the block = µR = 0.2 × 10 = 2N.

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