Question

A crate of 45.2-kg tools rests on a horizontal floor. You exert a gradually increasing horizontal push on it and observe that the crate just begins to move when your force exceeds 321 N . After that you must reduce your push to 205 N to keep it moving at a steady 22.3 cm/s . Part A What is the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the floor? μsμ s = nothing Request Answer Part B

Answer 1

Answer:

 μ = 0.725

Explanation:

This problem refers to Newton's second law.

       F = ma

Let's write the equations on each axis

Y Axis

      N-W = 0

     N = W

    N = mg

X axis

   F-fr = ma

With the body not started moving its acceleration is zero

  F-fr = 0

  F = fr

The friction force equation is

  fr = μ N

  fr = μ m g

Let's replace and calculate

   F = μ m g

   μ = F / mg

   μ = 321 /45.2 9.8

   μ = 0.725