A block slides across a horizontal tabletop

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

6.0\,\text{kg}

block slides across a horizontal tabletop. If the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the table is

0.30

, what is the magnitude of the kinetic friction force acting on the block? (Use

g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2

.) (a)

6.0\,\text{N}

(b)

1.8\,\text{N}

(c)

18\,\text{N}

(d)

59\,\text{N}