Physics

Physics

Problem

Two identical blocks A and B rest on different horizontal surfaces. Block A starts sliding when the applied horizontal force reaches 12 N12\,\text{N} and then experiences a constant sliding friction of 9 N9\,\text{N}. Block B starts sliding at 8 N8\,\text{N} and its sliding friction is 6 N6\,\text{N}. Which inference is correct? a) Block A has both a higher coefficient of static friction and a higher coefficient of kinetic friction than block B. b) Block A has a higher coefficient of static friction but a lower coefficient of kinetic friction than block B. c) Blocks A and B have the same coefficients of static and kinetic friction. d) Block A has a lower coefficient of static friction but a higher coefficient of kinetic friction than block B.

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