A block is pressed against a vertical wall by a horizontal force

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

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

block is pressed against a vertical wall by a horizontal force

F

. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the wall is

0.40

. Calculate the least value of

F

that will keep the block from slipping. (Take

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