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Chapter 2, Problem 34E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 34E
When you push downward on a book at rest on a table, you feel an upward force. Does this force depend on friction? Defend your answer.
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QUESTION:
Problem 34E
When you push downward on a book at rest on a table, you feel an upward force. Does this force depend on friction? Defend your answer.
ANSWER:
It depends on the angle that you push with. There is no friction involved if you push straight down at a 90 degree angle. Any other angle will involve friction which, if exceeded, will cause the book to move.