Question

The kinetic friction coefficient between a cabinet and the floor is 0.3. Mass of the cabinet is 300kg. A man pushes the cabinet along the floor with a 1000N force. Find the acceleration of the cabinet. g

Answer 1

Answer:

0.39m/s^2

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

mass m= 300kg

applied force F= 1000N

coefficient of friction μ= 0.3

Step two:

The net force Fn= applied force-friction force  

Fn=F-F1

F1= limiting force

F1=μ*m*g

F1=0.3*300*9.81

F1=882.9N

the Net force= 1000-882.9

Fn=117.1N

Step three:

we know that

F=ma

Fnet=ma

a= Fnet/m

a=117.1/300

a=0.39m/s^2