Can a 10N Force Overcome Friction to Move a 10kg Block?

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The discussion focuses on determining whether a horizontal force of 10N can overcome static friction to move a 10kg block resting on a horizontal surface. The coefficient of static friction is 0.2, leading to a maximum static friction force of 19.6N, calculated using the formula Fsmax = μsN, where N is the normal force (98N). Since the applied force of 10N is less than the maximum static friction force, the block will not move.

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Homework Statement
How to solve this block problem?
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How to solve this block problem?
A block of mass ##10kg## rests on a horizontal floor. The acceleration due to gravity
is ##9.81 m/s^{2}##. The coefficient of static friction between the floor and the block is ##0.2##.
A horizontal force of ##10N## is applied on the block as shown in the figure.
The magnitude force of friction (in N) on the block:

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I can able to find ##F_{s}^{max} = 98 * 0.2 = 19.6## (##F_{n} = 9.8 * 10kg = 98##)

After this how to proceed.
 
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Benjamin_harsh said:
After this how to proceed.
Consider whether the block will move.

By the way, you are not using the template properly. The description of the problem ("a block of mass ...") should appear under "problem statement " and relevant equations are such as "##F_s\leq\mu_sN##".
 
It's also a good idea to put the appropriate units next to any numbers that you write down unless they are dimensionless.
 

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