23. Two blocks are stacked on top of each other on the floor. The friction coefficient is 0.2 between all contacting surfaces (Take this to be both the static and kinetic coefficient of friction). Then, the horizontal 10 N force is applied to the lower block. μ=0.2 60 N 30 N 10 N What is the horizontal component of the force exerted by the floor on the lower block? (a) 4 N (b) 6 N (c) 8 N (d) 10 N (e) 18 N

23. Two blocks are stacked on top of each other on the floor. The friction coefficient is 0.2 between all contacting surfaces (Take this to be both the static and kinetic coefficient of friction). Then, the horizontal 10 N force is applied to the lower block. μ=0.2 60 N 30 N 10 N What is the horizontal component of the force exerted by the floor on the lower block? (a) 4 N (b) 6 N (c) 8 N (d) 10 N (e) 18 N

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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