Help Quickly: Solve Coefficient of Kinetic Friction Problem

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A user seeks assistance with calculating the coefficient of kinetic friction for a 4kg block being pushed against the ceiling with an 85N force at a 55-degree angle, resulting in an acceleration of 6m/s². Initial calculations yielded a normal force of 69.62N and a final answer of 0.356, which is incorrect as the expected value is 0.816. Users discuss the importance of considering gravitational force in determining the normal force, clarifying that the block does not fly away due to being pushed against the ceiling. The conversation highlights the need to correctly account for all forces acting on the block to resolve the friction coefficient accurately. The confusion around gravity's role in the calculations is a central point of discussion.
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Help quickly please

I need help on this and quick!:
A 4kg block is pushed alomng the ceiling with a constant apllied force of 85N that acts at an angle of 55 degrees with the horizontal. The block accelerates to the right at 6m/s^2. detremine the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the ceiling.

ok i worked out the problem but i got the wrong answer. the values i got are: for normal force=69.62N. for ap=12.19. for af=6.19. for Ff=24.8N final answer=.356 and i need .816 what did i do wrong?
 
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Check the numbers in the text of the problem.That block should be flying...

Daniel.
 
what do u mean the numbers in the problem are right?
 
Port said:
what do u mean the numbers in the problem are right?

1.U double posted.Two threads on the same problem.It's not fair...
2.Yes,by the looks of it,the normal force should be zero and the body should raise from the ground...

Daniel.
 
Dex, its being pushed agaisnt the ceiling...
 
wait but why if someone is pushing it on the ceiling? ur confusing me!
 
OOHHHH I know, we forgot to account gravity, get the normal force, subtract or add gravity, I am to tired to think, and then divide by Ff! see which one works
 
Yapper said:
Dex, its being pushed agaisnt the ceiling...

Sorry,didn't read that part. :mad: You're right...It doesn't fly away...

Daniel.
 
wait what? how do i add or subtract gravity?
 
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Read the other thread Port.
 
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