A block is pushed horizontally against a vertical wall

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Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block is pushed horizontally against a vertical wall. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the wall is

0.4

. Take

g = 10\,\text{m/s}^2

. The minimum horizontal force required to keep the block from sliding is (a)

20\,\text{N}

(b)

8\,\text{N}

(c)

50\,\text{N}

(d)

40\,\text{N}