Acceleration and friction force

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Start date Nov 4, 2006
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To determine the force required to accelerate a carton at 2 m/s² with a friction force of 200 Newtons, the mass of the carton must be considered. Without the mass, an algebraic approach is suggested, using 'x' to represent the mass. The net force needed for acceleration can be calculated using Newton's second law, F = ma, leading to F = x * 2. The total force exerted must overcome the friction, resulting in the equation F = 200 + 2x. This formula allows for calculating the necessary force once the mass is known.

Nov 4, 2006

moomoocow

hi!
if i were to push a carton, and the friction force was 200 Newtons..
how much force would i have to exert so the box is accelerating at 2m/s/s?
i don't know how to calculate it because the mass of the carton is not given..anysuggestions?

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Nov 4, 2006

verty

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Perhaps they want an algebraic answer. I would call the mass x and derive a formula.

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