A box weighing 50 N rests on a horizontal surface.  A person pulls with a force of 10N to the right and it does not move.  In order for you to move, you need another person who pulls vertically.  What is the minimum force that the other person needs to exert in order for it to move?  Coefficient of static friction = 0.4

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A box weighing 50 N rests on a horizontal surface.  A person pulls with a force of 10N to the right and it does not move.  In order for you to move, you need another person who pulls vertically.  What is the minimum force that the other person needs to exert in order for it to move?  Coefficient of static friction = 0.4 

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