How Does Normal Force Relate to Friction and Acceleration?

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carly_6216

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Dec 6, 2015

Homework Statement

#11

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a = Fnet / m

The Attempt at a Solution

Fw= 80 * 9.8
= 784

(.30)(80.0)(9.8)
= 235.2

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Herman Trivilino

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Dec 6, 2015

The image you posted is not legible.

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(The image is quite clear to me.)
Write out the force balance equation for the vertical direction. What is the normal force from the ground?

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How Does Normal Force Relate to Friction and Acceleration?

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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Discussion

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