A block whose weight is 40 N rests on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is 0.50. A string is attached to the block. The string is pulled horizontally with a force of 15 N. Which one of the following statements is correct? O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 20 N. O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 15 N. O The force of friction cannot be determined because the coefficient of kinetic friction is not given. O The force of friction cannot be determined because the normal force of the surface on the block is not known. O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 5 N.

A block whose weight is 40 N rests on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of static friction between the block and the surface is 0.50. A string is attached to the block. The string is pulled horizontally with a force of 15 N. Which one of the following statements is correct? O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 20 N. O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 15 N. O The force of friction cannot be determined because the coefficient of kinetic friction is not given. O The force of friction cannot be determined because the normal force of the surface on the block is not known. O The magnitude of the force of friction on the block is 5 N.

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