Finding the Friction Force to Overcome

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The discussion centers on calculating the friction force required to overcome static friction on a horizontal plane. Given the parameters of mass (100 kg), weight (980 N), normal force (980 N), and the coefficient of friction (μ = 0.1), the friction force can be determined using the formula: Friction Force = μ × Normal Force. In this case, the friction force equals 0.1 × 980 N, resulting in a friction force of 98 N.

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I just had a general question regarding Friction.

With the following information, how could i calculate Friction Force to overcome(assuming it is on a horizontal plane and not moving):
Mass,
Weight,
Normal Force,
μ( Coef of Friction)

say the mass was 100, weight was 980, Normal Force was 980 and μ was .1
 
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Homework questions should go in the homework forum. There are plenty there like yours right now.
 
Oh ok... I did not think this was a homework question. Sorry.
 

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