A block is pulled horizontally by a force of on a table

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Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block is pulled horizontally by a force of

3\,\text{N}

on a table. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the table is

\mu_s=0.40

. What is the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block? (a)

7.84\,\text{N}

(b)

3\,\text{N}

(c)

1.2\,\text{N}

(d)

4.84\,\text{N}