Qualitative or Graphical Behavior of Friction Force

Identify the correct graph or qualitative description of how friction force varies with time, position, or applied force (e.g., transition from static to kinetic friction).

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164. According to the figure below, a body is at rest on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force $F = 40\,\text{N}$ is applied to the body. After $5$ seconds, the force $F$ decreases to $30\,\text{N}$. How does the body move after that? $$\left(g = 10\,\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}^2}\right)$$
[Figure: A block of $2\,\text{kg}$ on a surface with $F = 40\,\text{N}$ applied horizontally; $\mu_s = 0.6$ and $\mu_k = 0.5$]
  • [(1)] The body stops at that instant.
  • [(2)] The body moves with acceleration $1\,\dfrac{\text{m}}{\text{s}^2}$.
  • [(3)] The body moves with acceleration $2\,\dfrac{\text{m}}{\text{s}^2}$.
  • [(4)] The body continues moving at constant speed.