A block of mass lies at rest on a smooth horizontal surface

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A block of mass 5 kg5\,\text{kg} lies at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. Calculate the magnitude of the normal reaction exerted by the surface on the block. (Take g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}.)

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