A wooden block rests on a horizontal table

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Laws of Motion · Laws of Motion

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

wooden block rests on a horizontal table. Using a spring balance, a horizontal pull of

5.4\,\text{N}

is just sufficient to start the block moving. Calculate the coefficient of static friction between the block and the table.

(g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2})