A 750 N Box Rests on a Floor with a Coefficient

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 750 N box rests on a floor with a coefficient of static friction = 0.800 and coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.600.What is the force of friction if a horizontal force of 550 N is applied to the box?

• A) 600 N
• B) 450 N
• C) 750 N
• D) 550 N
• E) 440 N

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