Solve Physics HW: Kinetic Friction Coefficient

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The discussion focuses on calculating the coefficient of kinetic friction for a 20 kg sled being pulled with an 80 N force at a 30-degree angle above the horizontal. The solution involves applying Newton's second law and the equation for friction, leading to the conclusion that the coefficient of kinetic friction is determined by the ratio of the frictional force to the normal force. The specific calculations reveal that the coefficient is approximately 0.5.

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  • Understanding of Newton's laws of motion
  • Knowledge of frictional force equations
  • Basic trigonometry for resolving forces
  • Familiarity with the concept of normal force
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i feel really dumb but i have this physics homework question i can't get.

a 20kg sled is being pulled across a horizontal surface at constant velocity. the pulling force has a magnitude of 80N at a 30 degree angle above the horizontal. find the coefficient of kinetic friction.
 
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