Max Force Applied to Sled Before Slipping: 70N

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To determine the maximum force applied to the sled before the block slips, first calculate the frictional force between the block and the sled, which is 49N (70N * 0.700). Next, assess the frictional force between the sled and the ground, which is 6N (60N * 0.100). The maximum force that can be applied to the sled without causing the block to slip is the sum of the frictional forces, resulting in a total of 55N (49N + 6N). Thus, the maximum force before slipping occurs is 55N. Understanding these frictional interactions is crucial for solving similar physics problems.
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Im lost on this one & any help whatsoever would be more than appreciated... Here is the problem...

You have a block that weighs 70N that rests on a sled that weighs 60N. The coefficient of friction between the box & the sled is .700 & the coefficient of friction between the sled & the ground is .100. So what can the max force applied be before the top box slips?
 
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Consider the sum of the forces acting on the combined system (sled and block) and then the sum of the forces acting on the block.
 
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