(I) A force of 35.0 N is required to start a 6.0-kg box

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Problem 37P

(I) A force of 35.0 N is required to start a 6.0-kg box moving across a horizontal concrete floor. (a) What is the coefficient of static friction between the box and the floor? (b) If the 35.0-N force continues, the box accelerates at 0.60 m/s2. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction?

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QUESTION:

Problem 37P

(I) A force of 35.0 N is required to start a 6.0-kg box moving across a horizontal concrete floor. (a) What is the coefficient of static friction between the box and the floor? (b) If the 35.0-N force continues, the box accelerates at 0.60 m/s2. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction?

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Part (a)

Given that 35 N force is required to start a 6.0 kg box moving across a horizontal concrete floor.

Therefore, it must be equal to static frictional force.

                                                                       

 

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