25. Determine the velocity of the crate in 4.5 seconds starting from rest. Situation 4: The 50kg crate shown in the figure rests on a horizontal surface for which the coefficient of kinetic friction is uk = 0.2. The crate is subjected to a 500N towing force as shown. 500N 30 43.29m/s O 34.64m/s 40.50m/s 38.12m/s

25. Determine the velocity of the crate in 4.5 seconds starting from rest. Situation 4: The 50kg crate shown in the figure rests on a horizontal surface for which the coefficient of kinetic friction is uk = 0.2. The crate is subjected to a 500N towing force as shown. 500N 30 43.29m/s O 34.64m/s 40.50m/s 38.12m/s

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Chapter2: Newton's Laws

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Problem 2C: Two forces, one equal to 15 N and another equal to 40 N, act on a 50-kg crate resting on a...

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