A Horizontal 52-N Force Is Needed to Slide a

question 26

Multiple Choice

A horizontal 52-N force is needed to slide a
Box across a flat surface at a constant velocity of 3.5 m/s.What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the floor?

• A)0.11
• B)0.09
• C)0.10
• D)0.13

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