The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the paper used in a cardboard box and a particular wooden floor are 0.5 and 0.3, respectively. Calculate the force that must be applied to slide a box with a weight of 40 N over the floor at a constant speed.(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A40 N%0D%0A40 N%0D%0A%0D%0A12 N%0D%0A12 N%0D%0A%0D%0A32 N%0D%0A32 N%0D%0A%0D%0A20 N

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The force that must be applied to slide a box with a weight of 40 N over the floor at a constant speed can be calculated using the formula:

Force = weight * coefficient of kinetic friction

Given that the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.3, and the weight of the box is 40 N, we can substitute these values into the formula to find the force:

Force = 40 N * 0.3
Force = 12 N

Therefore, the force that must be applied to slide the box at a constant speed is 12 N.