A block weighs $W$ is held against a vertical wall by applying a horizontal force $F$. The minimum value of $F$ needed to hold the block is $[\mu < 1]$
  • ALess than $W$
  • BEqual to $W$
  • CGreater than $W$
  • D
    Data is insufficient
AIIMS 2019, Medium
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