A tired worker pushes a heavy 100-kg) crate that is resting on a thick pile carpet. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction are 0.6 and 0.4, respectively. The worker pushes with a horizontal force of 490 N. The frictional force exerted by the surface is
A) 980 N.
B) 588 N.
C) 490 N.
D) 392 N.
E) 100 N.

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The maximum static friction is 588 N (0.6 * 980 N), but since the worker's force is 490 N, which is less than 588 N, the frictional force equals the applied force, 490 N.

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