How to Calculate Kinetic Friction: 2 kg Block on Steel Table | Homework Help

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To calculate the speed of a 2 kg steel block being pulled by a 16 N tension on a steel table, the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.600. The frictional force can be determined using the equation Fk = μk * mg, where mg is the weight of the block. The net force acting on the block is the tension minus the frictional force. This net force allows for the calculation of acceleration using F = ma. Finally, the acceleration can be used to find the block's speed after moving 1.30 m.
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A 2.00 kg steel block is at rest on a steel table. A horizontal string pulls on the block. The coefficient of kinetic friction of dry steel on steel is μk=.600

If the string tension is 16.0 N, what is the block's speed after moving 1.30 m?


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How would you think to solve it?
 
well i know that Fk = μkmg and f=ma

im just not sure what the force should be and if it will give me the right acceleration
 
ceday said:
well i know that Fk = μkmg and f=ma

im just not sure what the force should be and if it will give me the right acceleration

Well what is the frictional resistance?

What force is applied by the string?

What is the net force then?

With the mass you have the acceleration.

And with acceleration you can figure the speed.
 
net force = tension force of the rope - frictional force?
 
got it! thanks for the tips

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