Find the coefficient of friction of the pushed desk

In summary, the minimum force needed to overcome static friction on a block with a normal force of 5.2N and a coefficient of static friction of 0.34 is 1.768N. The coefficient of friction between a desk and a floor can be determined by dividing the force required to keep the desk moving by the mass of the desk. The gravitational force exerted by the Sun on Earth can be calculated using the formula F = G(m1m2/r^2), where G is the universal gravitational constant, m1 is the mass of the Sun, m2 is the mass of Earth, and r is the distance between the two objects. If someone has a weight of 400N on Planet X at a distance
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What is the minimum force needed to overcome static friction on a block whose normal force is 5.2N and has a coefficient of static friction 0.34?

A desk is pushed with a constant velocity along a floor. If the mass of the desk is 25kg,and the force required to keep the desk moving is 45N,determine the coefficient of friction between the desk and the floor.

A 688 kg car is driving to the right at a constant velocity. The engine exerts a force of 855N. Find the coefficient of friction.



What is gravational force extended on the Earth by the Sun? (Mass of sun=1.989x10^30kg,distance from Earth to the sun=149,600,000km,mass of Earth=5.98x10^24)

If your weight on the surface of a planet is 350N and you decided to drill half way to the center of the planet,what would your new weight be at your new depth underground?

Orbiting Planet X at distance R from the center of the planet, someone has a weight of 400N. What would his weight be if he was 3 times as far away from the center of Planet X and this planet was three times as massive?


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Can anyone answer any of these 6? Even 1 is useful, thanks, please show full steps
 
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Anyone please? I have an exam tomorrow :/
 
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Sorry. You must show some work in order to receive help. Those are the rules for the HW forums. We don't do your HW for you, we don't study for you, and we obviously can't take your tests.

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Sorry. You must show some work in order to receive help. Those are the rules for the HW forums. We don't do your HW for you, we don't study for you, and we obviously can't take your tests.

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I have no clue which formula to use. If you can give me a formula then I can try to attempt some work.
 
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You should be trying to understand concepts and not attaining formulas. This is because when you are writing your exam and something more difficult than what you have memorized pops up you won't be able to handle it. Did you even go/(pay attention) in class? If your exam is tomorrow, your teacher should have brought up how to solve these types of questions earlier in the semester.
 
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1. What is the coefficient of friction?

The coefficient of friction is a measure of the resistance between two surfaces in contact as they move relative to each other. It is a dimensionless number typically denoted by the symbol μ (mu) and is used to quantify the amount of force needed to overcome friction.

2. How is the coefficient of friction determined?

The coefficient of friction can be determined experimentally by measuring the force needed to move an object over a surface at a constant speed. The ratio of this force to the weight of the object is equal to the coefficient of friction.

3. Why is it important to find the coefficient of friction of a pushed desk?

Knowing the coefficient of friction of a pushed desk can help us understand the forces involved in moving the desk and how much energy is required to overcome friction. This information can be useful in designing efficient systems and preventing accidents.

4. What factors can affect the coefficient of friction of a pushed desk?

The coefficient of friction can be affected by factors such as the roughness of the surface, the weight of the object, and the type of material the object and surface are made of. Temperature and humidity can also play a role in friction.

5. How can the coefficient of friction be reduced?

The coefficient of friction can be reduced by using lubricants such as oil or grease, or by using materials that have a lower coefficient of friction. Additionally, keeping surfaces clean and smooth can also help reduce friction.

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