Friction Concepts Homework: True or False Answers

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving friction, specifically static and kinetic friction coefficients, and the conditions under which a mass will accelerate when subjected to a pulling force. The original poster presents a series of true or false statements regarding the relationship between tension, normal force, and acceleration.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the conditions for acceleration based on the tension in the string relative to the frictional forces. There is an examination of the correctness of the original poster's answers and the reasoning behind them.

Discussion Status

Some participants provide feedback on the original poster's answers, indicating which statements are correct or incorrect. There is an ongoing clarification regarding the conditions for acceleration and the definitions of static versus kinetic friction.

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Participants are discussing the implications of the friction coefficients given in the problem and how they relate to the forces acting on the mass. There is a focus on understanding the conditions necessary for movement versus rest.

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Homework Statement


A mass M is initially at rest on a horizontal surface, μs=0.30 and μk=0.20 . A horizontal string then pulls M with a tension T. N is the normal component of the contact force. All quantities below are magnitudes.
True or False:
1) If M does not accelerate, then T ≤ μsN
2) M will accelerate if T exceeds μkN
3) M will accelerate if T exceed μsN
4) The value of N equals Mg
5) T equals μkN if M remains at rest.
6) The total force on M is μkN if M remains at rest.

2. The attempt at a solution
From what i have learned i thought the answer should be:
1) True (to gain acceleration, first F must exceed μsN)
2) True (it takes µkN, force to just move M, and anything over that will accelerate M)
3) True
4) True (mg = N, the normal force)
5) False (T is less than or equal to µsN for M not to move)
6) False (The total force on M is equal to or less than µsN for no movement)
The in incorrect but i am not sure as to why they are wrong.
 
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The correct answers are actually
1) True
2) False (It must exceed ukN not just uks)
3) True
4) True
5) False
6) False
 
gummybeargirl said:
The correct answers are actually
2) False (It must exceed ukN not just uks)

The actual reason (which you may have meant to say) is it must exceed u_{s}N, not u_{k}N
 

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