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slammer
Nov18-07, 08:45 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A 50N force is applied to a 10kg object in the horizontal direction across a surface where Ms=.6. What is the acceleration of the object?
All answers below are in terms of acceleration so no units are provided.

A)0
B)-1.0
c)11
d)8


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

I found out the frictional force and it was 58.8N, thereforce I think the acceleration would be 0 since the frictional force is greater than the applied force. Am I correct?

PhanthomJay
Nov18-07, 08:51 PM
Yes, good observation, your answer is correct, however, your reasoning is not quite correct.. can you correct your statement?