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Newton’s Law: Friction – Mr. Kenahan________________________________________

1) Is it easier to push or pull a lawnmower at an angle? Explain.

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2) A 20-kilogram box sits on a horizontal surface. The forces required to set it in motion

and then to keep it in motion at a constant velocity are 150 N (to set) and 120 N (to keep).

What are the coefficients of static and kinetic friction?

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Newton’s Law: Friction – Mr. Kenahan________________________________________

3) The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between a 50-kilogram box and a

horizontal surface are 0.60 (static) and 0.40 (kinetic).

a) What is the acceleration of the object if a 250-newton horizontal force is applied to the

box?

b) What if the applied force is 350 N?