The horizontal force required to slide a 160 N crate with a coefficient of friction of 0.25 can be calculated using the formula F = μN, where F is the force, μ is the coefficient of friction, and N is the normal force. Given that the weight of the crate (160 N) serves as the normal force, the calculation yields F = 0.25 * 160 N, resulting in a required force of 40 N to initiate movement. This analysis confirms the importance of understanding frictional forces in physics problems.
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wwangsta said:Homework Statement
if the coefficient of the friction between a crate and the floor is .25 and a 160 nt crate must be moved, the horizontal force need to slide the crate is?
Homework Equations
f=ma
u=f/n
The Attempt at a Solution
no idea how to begin