A block of mass $0.1 \,kg$ is held against a wall by applying a horizontal force of $5\, N$ on the block. If the coefficient of friction between the block and the wall is $0.5$, the magnitude of the frictional force acting on the block is ........ $N$

A $1.0 kg$ block of wood sits on top of an identical block of wood, which sits on top of a flat level table made of plastic. The coefficient of static friction between the wood surfaces is $\mu_1$, and the coefficient of static friction between the wood and plastic is $\mu_2$. Ahorizontal force $F$ is applied to the top block only, and this force is increased until the top block starts to move. The bottom block will move with the top block if and only if

To avoid slipping while walking on ice, one should take smaller steps because of the

A man balances himself in a horizontal position by pushing his hands and feet against two parallel walls. His centre of mass lies midway between the walls. The coefficients of friction at the walls are equal. Which of the following is not correct?

The coefficient of static friction, $\mu _s$ between block $A$ of mass $2\,kg$ and the table as shown in the figure is $0.2$. What would be the maximum mass value of block $B$ so that the two blocks $B$ so that the two blocks do not move? The string and the pulley are assumed to be smooth and masseless ....... $kg$ $(g = 10\,m/s^2)$

A pen of mass $m$ is lying on a piece of paper of mass $M$ placed on a rough table. If the coefficients of friction between the pen and paper and the paper and the table are $\mu_1$ and $\mu_2$, respectively. Then, the minimum horizontal force with which the paper has to be pulled for the pen to start slipping is given by