What is the Acceleration with a Coefficient of Kinetic Friction of 0.2?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a system involving a 1.0 kg hanging mass and a 4.0 kg block on a table, with a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.2. Participants express confusion about the context and implications of the coefficient of kinetic friction in this scenario. The main focus is on determining how this coefficient affects the acceleration of the block. The lack of clarity in the initial question prompts requests for further context to facilitate a proper understanding and calculation. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of context in physics problems involving friction and acceleration.
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i don't know what it means??
 
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Context helps.
 
Pengwuino said:
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, \muk is .2, what is the acceleration?
 
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\muk

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 said:
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, \muk is .2, what is the acceleration?
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