Applied Physics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5.4, Problem 13P
An alloy block is placed on a smooth composite table. If a force of 14.0 N is required to keep the 40.0-N block moving at a constant velocity, what is the coefficient of kinetic friction for the table and block?
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