How to Find the Kinetic Friction Force and Coefficient?

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find the Kinetic Friction force in N and the μk
Acceleration-.0145
mass .1342kg

i need to solve many so can you solve this and show the formula
 
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there is not a lot more information it only gives me the acceleration and the mass of the the object across the flat surface. i tried the kinetic friction force but am not sure if i used the right formula and have no idea how to use the μk formula
 
Okay, in order to find the coefficient of kinetic friction you need to know the formula f=Fn*uk, where f is the friction force, Fn is the normal force, and uk is the coefficient of kinetic friction. When you write your net force equation (Fnet=ma) you will be able to substitute this equation in place of f and solve for uk.