Sliding heavy crate across rough floor

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To slide a heavy crate across a rough floor, key forces include gravity, friction, and the applied force from the person pushing the crate. While gravity and friction are always present, the applied force is crucial for initiating movement. Air resistance is generally negligible in this scenario. A free body diagram can help visualize these forces and clarify their roles. Understanding these dynamics is essential for determining how to effectively move the crate.
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You are trying to move a heavy crate by sliding it across a rough floor. Identify the forces involved in actually getting it to move.

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forces of gravity, air resistance, friction??
 
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Yes, all those forces are acting on the block, but which are actually involved in moving the block? That is the question. Also, you are missing one force.

HINT: What is the person pushing the block doing?

It may help to draw a free body diagram.
 

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