Calculate Coefficient of Friction for Frozen Turkey on Snow

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To calculate the coefficient of friction for a frozen turkey on snow, the horizontal force exerted (5.3N) and the weight of the turkey (7.2kg) are essential. The formula used is FF = u * FN, where FF is the frictional force, u is the coefficient of friction, and FN is the normal force. Since the turkey is moving at a constant velocity, the frictional force equals the applied force. The coefficient of friction can be determined by rearranging the formula to u = FF / FN. The discussion emphasizes the application of these physics principles to find the coefficient of friction.
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I was dragging my frozen 7.2kg turkey due north through the snow at a constant velocity of 2m/s while exerting a horizontal force of only 5.3N. What was the coefficient of friction between the frozen turkey and the snow?

don't you use the formula " FF=ufn" u=coefficient
then mk=ff/fn ?
 
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