Calculating Force of Friction: 36N Applied to 6kg Cart with 5.5m/s Acceleration

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To calculate the force of friction acting on a 6 kg cart with a 36N applied force and an acceleration of 5.5 m/s², the net force must first be determined using F = ma, which results in a net force of 33N. The force of friction can then be calculated by subtracting the net force from the applied force, yielding a frictional force of 3N. Participants in the discussion express confusion about the physics concepts involved, particularly regarding net force and friction calculations. Clarification on using the formulas correctly is sought, emphasizing the need to understand the relationship between applied force, net force, and friction. Understanding these principles is essential for solving similar physics problems effectively.
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stupid forces of friction !

1. a force of 36N is applied to a 6kg cart. If the cart accelerates at 5.5m/s what is the force of fricrion



im not even sure what to do, I am in physics 20 and not very good at it please help this is my atempt



Ffriction=Fn*u idk what anthing means? haha please help ?
 
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What net force is needed to make a 6 kg cart accelerate at 5.5m/s2?
 


SammyS said:
What net force is needed to make a 6 kg cart accelerate at 5.5m/s2?

it dosent tell me a net force, i have no idea what to go. i tried f=umg but it didnt come out right i know the answear is 3 i just don't know how toget there
 


Find the net force using F=ma.
Try to go from there
 


SammyS said:
What net force is needed to make a 6 kg cart accelerate at 5.5m/s2?

What net force is needed to make a 6 kg cart accelerate at 5.5m/s2?
 


Use F = ma. What should be F then? How will F get that value?
 

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