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

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The discussion centers on the relationship between tension, friction, and acceleration of a mass M on a horizontal surface. The coefficients of static friction (ms = 0.30) and kinetic friction (mk = 0.20) are critical in determining the conditions under which the mass will accelerate. It is established that the mass will accelerate if the tension T exceeds the product of the kinetic friction coefficient and the normal force (ukN). Additionally, if the mass does not accelerate, the tension must be less than or equal to the product of the static friction coefficient and the normal force (usN).

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Homework Statement


What concepts am I missing?


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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