Friction Concepts Homework: True or False Answers

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving friction concepts, specifically analyzing the conditions under which a mass M will accelerate when pulled by a tension T on a horizontal surface. The initial answers provided were mostly correct, but there was confusion regarding the conditions for acceleration; it was clarified that T must exceed μkN, not just μsN, for M to accelerate. The normal force N is confirmed to equal Mg, and the total force on M must be less than or equal to μsN for it to remain at rest. The key takeaway is the distinction between static and kinetic friction in determining the acceleration of the mass. Understanding these friction concepts is crucial for solving similar physics problems effectively.
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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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