Coefficient of sliding friction between metal sled runners and cement

[Kdawg]

A 52-N sled is pulled across a cement sidewalk at a constant speed. A horizontal force of 36 N is exerted. What is the coefficient of sliding friction between the sidewalk and the metal runners of the sled?
What formulas would I use in this problem?

 

[nelufar]

A 52-N sled is pulled across a cement sidewalk at a constant speed. A horizontal force of 36 N is exerted. What is the coefficient of sliding friction between the sidewalk and the metal runners of the sled?
What formulas would I use in this problem?

It is simple !
Use the formula,
$$F = {\mu}_s * N$$
where F is the horizontal force and N is the normal force, which is equal to the weight of the sled. (I assume that the cement sidewalk is placed horizontally).

 

[gauravkukreja]

Notice that the body is moving with uniform accelaration.
This means that the net force acting on the body is 0.
Therefore, $$\mu * 52 N = 36 N$$
This gives, $$\mu = 36 / 52$$

 

[brewnog]

The body is moving with uniform *velocity*, not acceleration, otherwise the net force on the body would not be zero.