A block rests on a horizontal surface where the coefficient of static friction is

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

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

block rests on a horizontal surface where the coefficient of static friction is

0.25

. The block is connected to a horizontal ideal spring of constant

300\,\text{N/m}

fixed to a wall. What minimum stretch of the spring will cause the block to be on the verge of sliding?