Calculate the forces of a mover pushing a crate

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a mover pushing an 85kg crate along a floor at constant speed, with a focus on calculating the normal force and applied force while considering the effects of friction.

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between forces acting on the crate, particularly the normal force and frictional force. There are attempts to clarify how to calculate the applied force and the implications of constant velocity on net force.

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Some participants have provided hints regarding the relationship between forces and acceleration, while others express confusion about the concept of net force and its implications for the problem. The discussion is ongoing, with various interpretations being explored.

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There is mention of a specific AP Physics free response question, which may impose additional constraints or context for the problem being discussed.

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Homework Statement


A mover pushes a 85kg crate along the floor at a constant speed through a displacement of 3,1m[E]. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the floor and crate is 0.22.
A) Calculate Fn and Fapp.



The Attempt at a Solution


Fg=mg
=85kg*9.8N/kg
Fg=833N
So Fn=Fg
but how can i find Fapp
 
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You may want to review friction;

Fn=weight since it is vertical. But frictional force is a fraction of this. Hint:There is a constant that you are not using.
 
make a body diagram and it will be more clear. Net force of the forces in the direction of the displacement equal the product of mass and acceleration. Solve for Fapp..
 
Net force= forces applied on the axis of the displacement
 
chouZ said:
Net force= forces applied on the axis of the displacement

i don't know net force
 
raman911 said:
i don't know net force

Sure you do.
You know the crate moves with constant velocity.

What does that mean, in terms of net force acting upon the crate?
 
arildno said:
Sure you do.
You know the crate moves with constant velocity.

What does that mean, in terms of net force acting upon the crate?
i don't understand that
 
If an object moves with constant velocity, what is its acceleration?
And how is acceleration tied together with forces?
 
arildno said:
If an object moves with constant velocity, what is its acceleration?
And how is acceleration tied together with forces?

but i need time to find acceleration
 
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raman911 said:
but i need time to find acceleration

Eeeh, why?
 
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i need help with AP Physics free response questions
:frown:
 
  • #12
its the 2002 ap physics c queston
 
  • #13
harmonicmotion said:
i need help with AP Physics free response questions
:frown:

Then make your own thread! :smile:
 
  • #14
could someone reply if they are willing to help
 
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[tex]Given[/tex]

[tex]m=0.2kg[/tex]
[tex]\Delta {h}_{2}=0m[/tex]
[tex]{v}_{2}=3.96m/s[/tex]

[tex]Required[/tex]

[tex]{E}_{g} and {E}_{k}[/tex]

[tex]Solution[/tex]

[tex]{E}_{g}={m}g\Delta h[/tex]
[tex]={0.2kg}*9.8N/kg*0m[/tex]
[tex]{E}_{g}=0J[/tex][tex]{E}_{k}=(1/2)m{v}_{2}^2[/tex]
[tex]=(1/2)0.2Kg(3.96m/s)^2[/tex]
[tex]{E}_{k}=1.56J[/tex]
 
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