Find Coefficient of Friction: Force of Friction Homework

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To find the coefficient of friction (μ), the force of friction (Ff) must be determined using the equation Ff = μ(Fn), where Fn is the normal force. Given the mass of 0.034 kg and acceleration of -0.3644 m/s², the force can be calculated using F = m*a. The normal force on a flat surface equals the weight of the object, which is Fn = mass * gravity. Without specific values for Ff, the coefficients of friction for oil, water, and a dry surface must be referenced from tables. Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


Mass: .034kg
Acceleration: -.3644
Time:2.744sec
Inital Velocity: 1m/s
The path is on a flat surface

Homework Equations


Ff=mu(Fn)
F=m*a

The Attempt at a Solution


I need help find the coefficient of friction. I'm trying to find the difference of mu between oil, water, and a dry surface, and I lack Ff, or I do not know how to find it without mu. Is there anyway to find the solution. Thank you
 
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Unless you were given varying information for each case, you'd need to look those μ values up in a table
 
JJtheJetPlane said:
I need help find the coefficient of friction. I'm trying to find the difference of mu between oil, water, and a dry surface, and I lack Ff, or I do not know how to find it without mu. Is there anyway to find the solution. Thank you

You know the mass and the acceleration.
What/who's law relates Force, mass and acceleration?
 

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