A push of magnitude P acts on a box of weight W as shown in the figure. The push is directed at an angle θ below the horizontal, and the box remains a rest. The box rests on a horizontal surface that has some friction with the box. The friction force on the box due to the floor is equal to
A) P sin θ
B) P cos θ
C) 0
D) P cos θ + W
E) P + W

Question

A push of magnitude P acts on a box of weight W as shown in the figure. The push is directed at an angle θ below the horizontal, and the box remains a rest. The box rests on a horizontal surface that has some friction with the box. The friction force on the box due to the floor is equal to 
A) P sin θ 
B) P cos θ 
C) 0 
D) P cos θ + W 
E) P + W

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The Answer of A push of magnitude P acts on a box of weight W as shown in the figure. The push is directed at an angle θ below the horizontal, and the box remains a rest. The box rests on a horizontal surface that has some friction with the box. The friction force on the box due to the floor is equal to 
A) P sin θ 
B) P cos θ 
C) 0 
D) P cos θ + W 
E) P + W

A Push of Magnitude P Acts on a Box of Weight