SOS How do you fing the coefficient of kinetic friction? SOS

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The discussion focuses on calculating the coefficient of kinetic friction for a 29 kg ox sliding down a 30-degree ramp with an acceleration of 1.25 m/s². The gravitational acceleration is given as 9.81 m/s². To solve this problem, it is essential to draw a free body diagram, which is a critical step in visualizing the forces acting on the object. This approach allows for the application of Newton's second law to derive the coefficient of kinetic friction accurately.

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SOS!How do you fing the coefficient of kinetic friction? SOS!

Can someone help me I am trrying to find the coefficient of kinetic friction

A 29 kg ox slides down a 30degrees ramp w/ an acceleration of 1.25m/s^2
the acceleration of gravity is 9.81m/s^2


please help i need this help in IF POSSILE 5 min thank you much!
 
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moniecookie said:
Can someone help me I am trrying to find the coefficient of kinetic friction

A 29 kg ox slides down a 30degrees ramp w/ an acceleration of 1.25m/s^2
the acceleration of gravity is 9.81m/s^2


please help i need this help in IF POSSILE 5 min thank you much!

Draw a free body diagram. It is mandatory for these problems.
 

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