A 2.0kg siverware drawer become stuck, so the owner graually pulls with more and more force. When the applied force reaches 8.0N the drawer suddenly opens, throwing the utensils to the floor. Find the Coefficient fo static friction between the drawer and the cabinet?

Question

A 2.0kg siverware drawer become stuck, so the owner graually pulls with more and more force.  When the applied force reaches 8.0N the drawer suddenly opens, throwing the utensils to the floor. Find the Coefficient fo static friction between the drawer and the cabinet?

drwls · Answer

Static friction force = 8.0 N = (static friction coefficient) x M g M = 2.0 kg; g = 9.8 m/s^2 Solve for the static friction coefficient

Eddie · Answer

What is the equation with out the Numbers

Eddie · Answer

is it Sum of the Forces=mg