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The coefficient of kinetic friction between the sled and the plane.
Answer to Problem 47P
The coefficient of kinetic friction between the sled and the plane is
Explanation of Solution
Figure 1 represents the free body diagram of the sled.
Figure 2 represents the free body diagram of the sled with added mass.
Write the expression for net force acting on the sled along
Use the above condition in Figure 1.
Since the frictional force
Write the expression for net force acting on the sled with mass along
Use the above condition in Figure 2.
Since the frictional force
Use equation (I) in (II).
Rearrange the above equation.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the sled and the plane is
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