Sam kicks a 2.3 kg textbook across the floor of his classroom. The books initial speed is 2.1 m/s and it slides 1.6 m before coming to rest. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the book and the floor?

Sam kicks a 2.3 kg textbook across the floor of his classroom. The books initial speed is 2.1 m/s and it slides 1.6 m before coming to rest. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the book and the floor?

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Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter5: Displacement And Force In Two Dimensions

Section5.2: Friction

Problem 22PP

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