Causing an Object to Start Moving on a Frictional Surface

question 83

Multiple Choice

Causing an object to start moving on a frictional surface requires

• A) less force than is needed to keep it moving on the surface.
• B) the same force as is needed to keep it moving on the surface.
• C) more force than is needed to keep it moving on the surface.
• D) a force equal to the weight of the object.
• E) a force opposite to the normal force.

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