MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    A person is pushing a box against a wall in order to keep it from sliding down. The force applied is directly perpendicular to the wall, which is perfectly vertical. If the coefficient of static friction is 0.65, how much force must be applied on the box to prevent it from sliding?

    		 

    A

    		 mg/0.65

    B

    		 0.65/mg

    C

    		 (0.65)mg

    D

    		 0.652/mg



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