How Much Is the Friction Acting on a Crate Sliding at Constant Velocity?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The friction acting on a crate sliding at constant velocity is 100 N, equal to the applied force. This scenario illustrates dynamic equilibrium, where the net force on the crate is zero. The force of friction counteracts the pushing force, ensuring the crate maintains a steady speed without acceleration. Thus, the friction force directly corresponds to the applied force in this context.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Knowledge of dynamic equilibrium concepts
  • Familiarity with friction forces and their calculations
  • Basic physics principles related to force and motion
NEXT STEPS
  • Study Newton's First Law of Motion in detail
  • Learn about static vs. kinetic friction coefficients
  • Explore real-world applications of dynamic equilibrium in physics
  • Investigate the effects of different surfaces on frictional forces
USEFUL FOR

Students studying physics, educators teaching mechanics, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of force and motion in dynamic systems.

pbody
Messages
41
Reaction score
0
If you push on a crate with a force of 100 N and it slides at constant velocity, how much is the friction acting on the crate?

Consider a crate being pushed horizontally across a factory floor. If it moves at a steady speed in a straight - line path, it is in dynamic equilibrium. This tells us that more than one force acts on the crate. Another force exists likely the force of friction between the crate and the floor. The fact that the net force on the crate equals zero means that the force of fricition must equal and opposite to our pushing force.

Homework Equations





3. 100 N of friction
 
Physics news on Phys.org


What exactly is ur question??

U already got ur answer that friction force is 100N as there is no acceleration of crate and all
applied force is canceled by friction to keep body in dynamic equilibrium
 


My question was my answer I thought, but I was thinking if someone was pushing the crate at 100 N and there was 100 N of resistance how would they be pushing it but you answered my thought they wouldn't be.
 

Similar threads

Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
6K
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
5K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Replies
3
Views
4K