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Why is it generally easier to push a heavy object that is already moving instead of the same heavy object that is stationary(1 point)
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The normal force on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The normal force on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of the push on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of the push on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of gravity on the object is different if it is stationary or not.
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The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not.
Static friction (which must be overcome to start motion) is generally larger than kinetic friction (which acts while it is moving), so it takes more force to start the object moving than to keep it moving.
Static friction (which must be overcome to start motion) is generally larger than kinetic friction (which acts while it is moving), so it takes more force to start the object moving than to keep it moving.
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