Work Done by Movers: Calculating Force Needed for Crate

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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by movers pushing a crate across a rough surface, specifically focusing on the concepts of work and friction in a physics context.

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  • Participants are attempting to identify relevant equations related to work and friction. There is uncertainty about the meaning and application of the friction formula provided, and some participants are seeking foundational understanding of these concepts.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing resources and links to external material for further reading. There is a focus on clarifying the concepts of friction and work, but no consensus or resolution has been reached yet.

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Participants express confusion regarding the formulas and their applications, indicating a need for clarification on the definitions and relationships between the variables involved.

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How much work did the movers do (horizontally) pushing a 160-kg crate 10.3 m across a rough floor without acceleration, if the effect coefficient of friction was 0.50?

I don't know an equation that matches up with the given info, could someone get me started?
 
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It involves work and friction. Do you have formulas for those concepts?
 
Well the only formula on my formula sheet for class involving friction is Ffriction=u times N and I don't even know what that means...: /
 

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