Calculate Acceleration: 50N Force on 10kg Object with Ms=0.6

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A 50N force is applied to a 10kg object on a surface with a static friction coefficient of 0.6. The calculated frictional force is 58.8N, which exceeds the applied force, leading to the conclusion that the object does not accelerate. The initial response suggests the acceleration is 0, which is correct, but the reasoning needs clarification. The object remains stationary because the frictional force prevents movement, not solely because it is greater than the applied force. Understanding the role of friction in this scenario is crucial for accurate problem-solving.
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Homework Statement


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


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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?
 
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Yes, good observation, your answer is correct, however, your reasoning is not quite correct.. can you correct your statement?
 

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