(a) What is the minimum force of friction required to hold the system of Figure P4.74 in equilibrium? (b) What coeffi- 100 N cient of static friction between 50.0 N the 100.-N block and the table ensures equilibrium? (c) If the coefficient of kinetic friction Figure P4.74 between the 100.-N block and the table is 0.250, what hanging weight should replace the 50.0-N weight to allow the system to move at a constant speed once it is set in motion?

(a) What is the minimum force of friction required to hold the system of Figure P4.74 in equilibrium? (b) What coeffi- 100 N cient of static friction between 50.0 N the 100.-N block and the table ensures equilibrium? (c) If the coefficient of kinetic friction Figure P4.74 between the 100.-N block and the table is 0.250, what hanging weight should replace the 50.0-N weight to allow the system to move at a constant speed once it is set in motion?

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