A block rests on a horizontal surface ( )

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Problem

4\,\text{kg}

block rests on a horizontal surface (

\mu_s=0.25

). A person presses vertically downward on the block with a force of

20\,\text{N}

. What is the largest horizontal pull that can be applied without causing the block to slide? (a)

15\,\text{N}

(b)

9.8\,\text{N}

(c)

14.8\,\text{N}

(d)

10\,\text{N}