Calculating Coefficient of Friction for Moving a Piano

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The problem involves calculating the coefficient of friction for moving a piano with a specified weight and applied force. The context is centered around the principles of friction and force dynamics.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between the applied force and the weight of the piano, with one suggesting a direct calculation based on dividing the force by the weight. There is also mention of the assumption that the piano moves at a constant speed.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the formula for friction, but no consensus has been reached on the correct approach or assumptions.

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Participants are working with the assumption that the force applied is sufficient to move the piano at a constant speed, which may influence their calculations and interpretations of the coefficient of friction.

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can anyone show me the solution in this problem:

A 1,000-N piano is moved 20 meters across a floor by a horizontal force of 350 N. Find the coefficient of friction.
 
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first, i just divide them, 350/1000=coefficient of friction coz the formula was Ff=(mu)Nf
 
xyril1325 said:
first, i just divide them, 350/1000=coefficient of friction coz the formula was Ff=(mu)Nf
That's all there is to it. (Assuming that the 350 N force moves the piano at a constant speed.)
 

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