Minimum Force for Moving a Sled on a Horizontal Surface

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Homework Statement


A sled is pulled over a horizontal surface where the kinetic coefficient of friction is .20. What is the minimum force necessary to keep the sled moving if its mass is 2 slugs?


Homework Equations


fs = Ns(mg)


The Attempt at a Solution


fs = (.20) (2 slugs) (32)
=12.8

This problem has got me stumped. Please help! Thank You.