A force of 91.1 N in the horizontal direction is required to set a 24.7-kg box, initially at rest on a flat surface, in motion. After the box begins to move, a horizontal force of 65.3 N is required to maintain a constant speed. (a) What is the coefficient of static friction between the box and the surface? (b) What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the surface?

A force of 91.1 N in the horizontal direction is required to set a 24.7-kg box, initially at rest on a flat surface, in motion. After the box begins to move, a horizontal force of 65.3 N is required to maintain a constant speed. (a) What is the coefficient of static friction between the box and the surface? (b) What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the surface?

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