A block rests on a horizontal surface

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Problem

5\,\text{kg}

block rests on a horizontal surface. It just starts moving when pulled horizontally with a force of

17.5\,\text{N}

. Taking

g = 10\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

, the coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is (a)

0.45

(b)

0.35

(c)

0.25

(d)

0.54