A 2.5 kg block is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force F of magnitude 6.2 N and a vertical force P are then applied to the block. The coefficients of friction for the block and surface are ls = 0.38 and uk = 0.22. (a) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 8.0 N. N (b) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 10.0 N. (c) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 12.0 N. N

A 2.5 kg block is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force F of magnitude 6.2 N and a vertical force P are then applied to the block. The coefficients of friction for the block and surface are ls = 0.38 and uk = 0.22. (a) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 8.0 N. N (b) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 10.0 N. (c) Determine the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block if the magnitude of P is 12.0 N. N

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