Does V0 affect acceleration under constant Force?

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The discussion centers on calculating the acceleration of a block under constant force while considering friction. For a block with a mass of 10 kg and a coefficient of friction of 0.1, the applied force of 5 N results in zero acceleration due to friction being greater than the applied force. In the second scenario with an initial velocity of 2 m/s and the same 5 N force, the user is uncertain about the effect of initial velocity on acceleration. The calculations suggest that the net force determines acceleration, indicating that initial velocity does not influence the acceleration directly. The user seeks clarification on how to compute acceleration in the second case, hinting at a possible acceleration of -0.5 m/s².
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Homework Statement



A block of mass M = 10 kg is sitting on the table as shwoin Figure above. There is friction between the block and the table, the coefficient of friction is u = 0.1.
The block has initial velocity V, and a constant forceF is applied to the black as showing Figure above.
A) For the case of V = 0 and F = 5 N, find acceleration of the block
B) Constant force is F = 5N, and at time t = 0, the initial velocity is v = 2 m/s, find acceleration of the block.
C) Constant force is F = 15N, and at time t = 0, the initial velocity is v = 2 m/s find acceleration of the block.

It asks to find the dependence of velocity and position as functions of time, but I assume i just integrate to find those.

Homework Equations


ΣF=ma
Ff=μN

The Attempt at a Solution


F0-Ff=10kg(a)
a=(5N-10N)/10kg; a=0

So I think the acceleration is 0 in both cases, but I'm uncertain if the initial velocity would have an effect. Assuming I derived a correctly V0 doesn't affect a, but I'm honestly not sure.
 
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You didn't state the problem, but in any case acceleration only depends on the net force.
 
VinnieD said:
a=(5N-10N)/10kg; a=0
(5 - 10)/10 does not equal zero.
 
I know in the first case the force of friction is greater than the applied force so its a is 0.
How do I find the acceleration of the second case with the V0 of 2?

Is it just -.5m/s2
 
Please state the complete problem!
 
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