Once a 26 kg crate is in motion on a horizontal

floor, a horizontal force of 64 N keeps the crate
moving with a constant velocity.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s
2
.
What is µk, the coefficient of kinetic friction, between the crate and the floor?

User Icon for Anonymous Anonymous answered
2 years ago

i dont even know, i just want the answers man.

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To find the coefficient of kinetic friction (µk) between the crate and the floor, you can use the following equation:

µk = Fk / (m * g)

where:
- µk is the coefficient of kinetic friction
- Fk is the force of kinetic friction
- m is the mass of the crate
- g is the acceleration due to gravity

In this case, the force of kinetic friction (Fk) is equal to the force that keeps the crate moving with a constant velocity. Thus, Fk = 64 N.

The mass of the crate (m) is given as 26 kg.

The acceleration due to gravity (g) is given as 9.81 m/s².

Now, substitute the values into the equation:

µk = Fk / (m * g)
= 64 N / (26 kg * 9.81 m/s²)

Using a calculator, you can find the value of µk by dividing 64 N by the product of 26 kg and 9.81 m/s².