Solving Friction & Force Problems with Physics Formulas

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This discussion focuses on solving friction and force problems using physics formulas. The coefficient of friction between a 7.2kg turkey and snow is calculated using the formula FF = u * FN, where u represents the coefficient. Additionally, the impact of an 890N force from a sliding son on the turkey's acceleration is analyzed. The turkey's motion on a frictionless road with a 4% grade is examined to determine its speed at the bottom of a 100m hill. Lastly, the acceleration of Garfield, weighing 25.0kg, is calculated based on his interaction with Felix, who weighs 20.2kg.

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1) I was dragging my frozen 7.2kg turkey due north through the snow at a constant velocity of 2m/s while exerting a horizontal force of only 5.3N.

What was the coefficient of friction between the frozen turkey and the snow?

don't you use the formula " FF=ufn" u=coefficient
then mk=ff/fn ?

2) Just when I was almost to the door, my son came sliding into the turkey from the east. He crashed into the turkey with a force of 890N.

What was the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the turkey after the collision?

3) The turkey slid at 2m/s into the icy, frictionless road in front of our home, which is a gentle hill of about 4% grade. I was wondering how fast the turkey would be going when it got to the bottom of the hill, 100m away.

Calculate the x and y components of the forces acting on the turkey?
What was the acceleration of the turkey on the road?
how fast was the turkey going when it going when it got to the bottom of the hill?


4) Garfield, who has a mass of 25.0 kg, and the 20.2kg felix, get into a shoving match over who is the cooler cartoon feline. Garfield caused felix to accelerate away at 3.01m/s^2.

Find the magnitude of the acceleration of Garfield away from felix.

don't you use the formula ma=ma.
therefore i got 2.7
 
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