What is mu k

[jtwitty]

$$\mu$$_k

i don't know what it means??

 

[Pengwuino]

Context helps.

 

[jtwitty]

Context helps.

1. Suppose a hanging 1.0kg lab mass is attached to a 4.0kg block on the table


a. If the coefficient of kinetic friction, $$\mu$$_k is .2, what is the acceleration?

 

[Vagn]

$$\mu$$_k

i don't know what it means??

At a guess I'd say the coefficient of kinetic friction, but it is difficult to tell without any context and Pengwuino said.

 

[jtwitty]

1. Suppose a hanging 1.0kg lab mass is attached to a 4.0kg block on the table


a. If the coefficient of kinetic friction, $$\mu$$_k is .2, what is the acceleration?

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