Question

1. A mass is on a level plane, it has a weight of 20N. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction if an applied force

Answer 1

Answer:

0.4

Explanation:

F-Fr=ma where F is applied force, Fr is friction, m is mass and a is acceleration.

Since the mass is moving with a constant velocity, there's no acceleration hence

$F=Fr=\mu N$ where N is the weight of object and \mu is coefficient of kinetic friction.

$F=\mu N and making [tex]\mu$ the subject

$\mu=\frac {F}{N}$

Substituting F for 8 N and N for 20 N

$\mu=\frac {8}{20}=0.4$

Therefore, coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.4