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

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In summary, a 10kg block on a horizontal floor with an acceleration due to gravity of 9.81 m/s^2 and a coefficient of static friction of 0.2 has a maximum force of friction of 19.6N (calculated using F_s^max = mu_sF_n, where F_n = 98N). The question then arises whether the horizontal force of 10N applied on the block will be enough to overcome the maximum force of friction and cause the block to move. It is important to properly use the template, with the problem statement and relevant equations clearly stated, and including units next to any numerical values unless they are dimensionless.
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Homework Statement
How to solve this block problem?
Relevant Equations
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##".
 
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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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