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StevieRayT
Mar11-10, 07:58 PM
Determine the coefficient of friction between a 22kg chair and the floor if it requires 15J to push it 1.8m (We're doing a Kinetic and Potential energy unit)
Answer for mu is .04, but can you help me in getting there, we have a test tomorrow!
Thanks in advance!
zeromodz
Mar11-10, 10:09 PM
Determine the coefficient of friction between a 22kg chair and the floor if it requires 15J to push it 1.8m (We're doing a Kinetic and Potential energy unit)
Answer for mu is .04, but can you help me in getting there, we have a test tomorrow!
Thanks in advance!
This is not were you post homework questions. To answer your problem though.
F = ukN
uk = F / MG
W = D * F
F = W / D
uk = W / MGD
uk = (15) / (22)(9.8)(1.8)
uk = 0.46
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