An object rest on the level floor with a coefficient of static friction of 0.5 with the acceleration of gravity acting on it. Determine (a) the maximum force of the static friction, (b) the minimum force of F.

An object rest on the level floor with a coefficient of static friction of 0.5 with the acceleration of gravity acting on it. Determine (a) the maximum force of the static friction, (b) the minimum force of F.

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