Question #252734

The maximum applied force that can be applied to an 8.0 kg steel slider before it starts moving along a horizontal steel rail is 31 N [forward]. What is the coefficient of static friction?


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2021-10-18T10:59:06-0400

Applied force = Frictional force

F=μsmgμs=Fmg=318.0×9.8=0.3954F= \mu_s mg \\ \mu_s = \frac{F}{mg} \\ = \frac{31}{8.0 \times 9.8} \\ = 0.3954


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