Minimum force to pull a sled at constant speed

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
1 reply · 2K views
tutojean
Messages
6
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


A sled is pulled at a constant speed 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



f(s)=U(s)N or f(s)=Ns(mg)

F(s)= Frictional Force
m=weight
g=gravity
(Not sure about this equation or problem)

The Attempt at a Solution



F(s) = Ns(mg)
F(s) = (.20)(2 slugs)(32 ft/s^(2))
F(s) = 12.8 N ?

Am I doing this right or wrong? Can somebody please show me how to do this?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
You did it right, except that the force units are not Newtons.

What force units go with feet, slugs, and seconds?