Question

The coefficients of static and kinetic frictions for plastic on wood are 0.50 and 0.40,respectively. How much horizontal force would you need to apply to a 3.0 N plastic calculatorto start it moving from rest?

Answer 1

The horizontal force needed to start the calculator moving from rest is 1.5 N

What is Kinetic friction?

It is defined as a force that acts between moving surfaces.

The magnitude of the force will depend on the coefficient of kinetic friction between the two materials.

Here,

weight of calculator, N = 3 N

The coefficients of static frictions, µ (static) = 0.50

The coefficients of kinetic frictions, µ (kinetic) = 0.40

Now,

The horizontal force required = The static friction force

F = µ (static) * weight of calculator

F = 0.50 * 3.0

F = 1.5 N

Hence,

The horizontal force needed to start the calculator moving from rest is 1.5 N

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