A Worker Pushes a Heavy 100-Kg) Crate That Is Resting

question 8

Multiple Choice

A worker pushes a heavy 100-kg) crate that is resting on a thick pile carpet. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction are 0.6 and 0.4, respectively. The worker pushes with a horizontal force of 600 N. Use g = 9.8 m/s². The acceleration of the crate will be

• A) 9.8 m/s².
• B) 4.9 m/s².
• C) 3.5 m/s².
• D) 2.1 m/s².
• E) 0 m/s².

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