Perhaps the problem is that you are asking the wrong question. Mass will not "overcome friction". I presume you mean "force". Well, the definition of "coefficient of static friction" is "force required to move divided by mass" so the force you want is the coefficient of static friction multiplied by the mass.Amber3046 said:Homework Statement
The coefficient of static friction for wood on wood is 0.40, what mass would be required to overcome static friction of a 1.53 x 10^3 g block of wood on a wood table?
Homework Equations
I have absolutely no idea.
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't know.
Thanks for your help.
Static friction is a type of force that occurs when two surfaces are in contact with each other but are not moving relative to one another.
Static friction is the force that must be overcome to set an object in motion, while kinetic friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object that is already in motion.
The amount of static friction depends on the types of materials in contact and the normal force, which is the force perpendicular to the surface of contact.
The formula for calculating the force required to overcome static friction is F = μsN, where μs is the coefficient of static friction and N is the normal force.
The mass of an object does not directly affect the force required to overcome static friction. However, a heavier object will have a greater normal force and therefore a greater static friction force.