Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Misconceptual Questions - Page 100: 11

Answer

Choice B.

Work Step by Step

The maximum force of static friction force is (0.5)(50 N) = 25 N. The applied force is less than this maximum, so the crate does not accelerate.
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