A stationary 15 kg object is located on a table near the surface of the earth. The coefficient of static friction between the surfaces is 0.40 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.25. 11. A horizontal force of 40 N is applied to the object. a. Draw a free body diagram with the forces to scale. b. Determine the force of friction. c. Determine the acceleration of the object.

A stationary 15 kg object is located on a table near the surface of the earth. The coefficient of static friction between the surfaces is 0.40 and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.25. 11. A horizontal force of 40 N is applied to the object. a. Draw a free body diagram with the forces to scale. b. Determine the force of friction. c. Determine the acceleration of the object.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter6: Applications Of Newton’s Laws Of Motion

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