To calculate the net force acting on the couch, we need to subtract the force of kinetic friction from the total force applied by Danielle and Ramone.
Net force = (180 N + 180 N) - 282 N
Net force = 360 N - 282 N
Net force = 78 N
Next, we can use Newton's second law to calculate the acceleration of the couch:
Net force = mass x acceleration
78 N = mass x acceleration
Given that the mass of the couch is not provided, we cannot calculate the exact acceleration. We would need the mass of the couch to solve for the acceleration.
When the couch is sliding across the wooden floor the force of kinetic friction is 282 N.
How fast would the couch accelerate if Danielle pushed with 180 N of force and Ramone also pushed with 180 N of force?
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