The coefficient of static friction between a wooden block of mass $0.5\, kg$ and a vertical rough wall is $0.2$. The magnitude of the horizontal force that should be applied on the block to keep it adhered to the wall will be $N$ $\left[ g = 10\, m/s^2 \right]$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $20$

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