A $20\, kg$ block is initially at rest on a rough horizontal surface. A horizontal force of $75 \,N$ is required to set the block in motion. After it is in motion, a horizontal force of $60\, N$ is required to keep the block moving with constant speed. The coefficient of static friction is
A $20\, kg$ block is initially at rest on a rough horizontal surface. A horizontal force of $75 \,N$ is required to set the block in motion. After it is in motion, a horizontal force of $60\, N$ is required to keep the block moving with constant speed. The coefficient of static friction is
- A
$0.38$
- B
$0.44$
- C
$0.52$
- D
$0.6$
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