A 27 kg box must be slid across the floor. If the coefficient of static friction between the box and floor is 0.37, what is the minimum force needed to start the box moving from rest? A. 98N B.265N C.137 N D. 69N

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A 27 kg box must be slid across the floor. If the coefficient of static friction between the box and floor is 0.37, what is the minimum force needed to start the box moving from rest?

A. 98N

B.265N

C.137 N

D. 69N

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