A Crate Resting on a Rough Horizontal Floor Is to Be

Multiple Choice

A crate resting on a rough horizontal floor is to be moved horizontally.The coefficient of static friction is 0.40.To start the crate moving with the weakest possible applied force, in what direction should the force be applied?

A) Horizontal
B) 24° below the horizontal
C) 22° above the horizontal
D) 24° above the horizontal
E) 66° below the horizontal