A 5 kg object is at rest on a surface with a coefficient of static friction of 0.4. What is the maximum static friction force?

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A 5 kg object is at rest on a surface with a coefficient of static friction of 0.4. What is the maximum static friction force?
  1. 10 N
  2. 20 N
  3. 30 N
  4. 40 N

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Q: A 5 kg object is at rest on a surface with a coefficient of static friction of 0.4. What is the maximum static friction force?
Solution: Maximum static friction force = μs * N = 0.4 * (5 kg * 9.8 m/s²) = 0.4 * 49 N = 19.6 N, approximately 20 N.
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