A block is kept at rest on a smooth horizontal table

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

3\,\text{kg}

block is kept at rest on a smooth horizontal table. Calculate the magnitude of the normal reaction acting on the block (take

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

). (a)

9.8\,\text{N}

(b)

30\,\text{N}

(c)

29.4\,\text{N}

(d)

0\,\text{N}