Finding the Coefficient for No Movement: Homework Solution

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The discussion focuses on determining the coefficient of friction required to prevent an object from moving in a system where the acceleration is zero. The user has already calculated the acceleration with a coefficient of friction of 0.1. To ensure no movement occurs, the force of friction must equal the applied force. The key takeaway is that the coefficient of friction must be adjusted to achieve a balance where the net force is zero.

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  • Concept of static versus kinetic friction
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Homework Statement


So basically this is a two part question, first part was find acceleration of the system (which i already found) with a coefficient of friction of 0.1. B) asks you what coefficient you need for the object not to move?



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So I figured the acceleration has to be 0 for the object not to move, and I played around and stuff but nothing really got me the answer I needed. I understand that the force of friction must equal the force applied without friction.. I think :/
 
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