Work Energy Problem: Calculating Distance with Friction

[Jtappan]

Homework Statement

Juana slides a crate along the floor of the moving van. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the van floor is 0.120. The crate has a mass of 59.1 kg and Juana pushes with a horizontal force of 111 N. If 73.3 J of total work are done on the crate, how far along the van floor does it move?

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Homework Equations

w=fd?

The Attempt at a Solution

How does static friction fit into this equation? I know this is a work problem but I am just confused as to how I put static friction into the equation.

 

[pinkyjoshi65]

Its kinetic friction, not static since the crate is moving. You misread the question.