I need help answering a, b , and c. please.
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Answer:
0.36
Explanation:
The maximum force of friction exerted by the surface is given by:
(1)
where
is the coefficient of friction
N is the normal reaction
The shed's weight is 2200 N. Since there is no motion along the vertical direction, the normal reaction is equal and opposite to the weight, so
N = 2200 N
The horizontal force that is pushing the shed is
F = 800 N
In order for it to keep moving, the force of friction (which acts horizontally in the opposite direction) must be not greater than this value. So the maximum force of friction must be
And substituting the values into eq.(1), we can find the maximum value of the coefficient of friction: