STANDARDPhysics-Laws of Motion

STANDARD Physics Friction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

A block of mass 1 kg lies on a horizontal surface in a truck. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is 0.6. If the acceleration of the truck is 5 m s⁻². The frictional force acting on the block is

A

10 N

B

5 N

C

2.5 N

D

20 N

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Limiting friction, f = μmg = 0.6 × 1 × 9.8 = 5.88 N. Applied force, F = ma = 1 × 5 = 5 N. As F < f, the force of friction is 5 N.

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