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Old Nov7-09, 12:48 PM                  #1
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coefficient of Friction

a block weighting 5.6N requires a force of 3.8N to push it along at constant velocity.

What is the coefficient of friction for the surface?
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Old Nov7-09, 04:11 PM                  #2
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