$A$ force $\vec{F}=\hat{i}+4 \hat{j} \, N$ acts on the block of mass $1 \, kg$ shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is $\mu = 0.3$. The force of friction acting on the block is (Take $g = 10 \, m/s^2$)

  • A
    $-\hat{i} \, N$
  • B
    $-18 \hat{i} \, N$
  • C
    $-2.4 \hat{i} \, N$
  • D
    $-3 \hat{i} \, N$

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