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Homework Statement
A block is on a horizontal surface (a shake table) that is moving back and forth horizontally with simple harmonic motion of frequency 1.3 Hz. The coefficient of static friction between block and surface is 0.59. How great can the amplitude of the SHM be if the block is not to slip along the surface?
Homework Equations
a(t)=-w^2x(t)
w=2pi*frequency
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that the accelerations of the block and the table are goin to be equal because the only horizontal force causing the block's movement is the force of static friction. But i don't know how to set up the problem. any help?