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**Physics Problem: Calculating Frictional Force**

A 40-N crate rests on a rough horizontal floor. A 12-N horizontal force is then applied to it. If the coefficients of friction are:

- Static friction coefficient (\(\mu_s\)) = 0.5
- Kinetic friction coefficient (\(\mu_k\)) = 0.4

Determine the magnitude of the frictional force on the crate.

**Options:**
- 40 N
- 8 N
- 12 N
- 20 N
- 16 N

**Solution:**

First, calculate the maximum static friction using \( f_s = \mu_s \times N \), where \( N \) is the normal force. In this case, \( N = 40 \, \text{N} \).

Thus, \( f_s = 0.5 \times 40 \, \text{N} = 20 \, \text{N} \).

Since the applied force (12 N) is less than the maximum static friction (20 N), the crate will not move. Therefore, the frictional force is equal to the applied force, 12 N. 

The correct answer is **12 N**.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Physics Problem: Calculating Frictional Force** A 40-N crate rests on a rough horizontal floor. A 12-N horizontal force is then applied to it. If the coefficients of friction are: - Static friction coefficient (\(\mu_s\)) = 0.5 - Kinetic friction coefficient (\(\mu_k\)) = 0.4 Determine the magnitude of the frictional force on the crate. **Options:** - 40 N - 8 N - 12 N - 20 N - 16 N **Solution:** First, calculate the maximum static friction using \( f_s = \mu_s \times N \), where \( N \) is the normal force. In this case, \( N = 40 \, \text{N} \). Thus, \( f_s = 0.5 \times 40 \, \text{N} = 20 \, \text{N} \). Since the applied force (12 N) is less than the maximum static friction (20 N), the crate will not move. Therefore, the frictional force is equal to the applied force, 12 N. The correct answer is **12 N**.
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