2 A block, of mass 4 kg , is made to move in a straight line on a rough horizontal surface by a horizontal force of 50 newtons, as shown in the diagram.
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Assume that there is no air resistance acting on the block.
- Draw a diagram to show all the forces acting on the block.
- Find the magnitude of the normal reaction force acting on the block.
- The acceleration of the block is \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\). Find the magnitude of the friction force acting on the block.
- Find the coefficient of friction between the block and the surface.
- Explain how and why your answer to part (d) would change if you assumed that air resistance did act on the block.