How Does Tension Affect Friction and Acceleration on a Horizontal Surface?

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Homework Statement


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A mass M is initially at rest on a horizontal surface, ms=0.30 and mk=0.20 . A horizontal string then pulls M with a tension T. Forces below are magnitudes.

Correct Incorrect M will accelerate if T exceeds ukN
Correct Incorrect N equals Mg
Correct Incorrect M will accelerate if T exceed usN
Correct Incorrect T equals usN if M remains at rest
Correct Incorrect If M does not accelerate, then T less than or equal to usN
Correct Incorrect The NET force on M (if M does not move) is ukN


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correct by exceeding the kinetice friction the mass will accelerate
correct N and mg cancel on a level surface
correct it will move from rest
incorrect it could be lower than usN
correct
incorrect it would be true for ukn
 
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