The problem involves a cardboard box sliding across a level floor, with the goal of determining the coefficient of friction based on its mass, distance slid, and time taken to stop. The subject area pertains to dynamics and friction in physics.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different methods to find deceleration and the coefficient of friction. Some guidance has been offered regarding applying the forces equation and using kinematics to find deceleration, but no consensus has been reached on a specific approach.
Participants note that deceleration is not explicitly given, and there is a focus on using available data such as time, distance, and final velocity to derive necessary values.
You know the equation ƩF=ma, right? Apply this in the horizontal and vertical directions to obtain two equations.luxford said:The forces I have on my FBD is the force of gravity, normal force, and force of friction.
As for deceleration, it is not given...
luxford said:Homework Statement
A small 15 kg cardboard box is thrown across a level floor. It slides a distance of 7.0 m, stopping in 3.3 s. What is the coefficient of friction between the box and the floor?
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The Attempt at a Solution
I didn't know how to do it. I just drew a free-body diagram of it. :|
luxford said:The forces I have on my FBD is the force of gravity, normal force, and force of friction.
As for deceleration, it is not given...