Question

A 26-kg sled is on a snow-covered slope. The coefficients of friction between the sled’s runners and the snow are µs = 0.096 and µk = 0.072. What pulling force must be exerted on the sled as pictured in order to (a) start the sled sliding and (b) continue to slide the sled at constant velocity?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

mass of sled =26 kg

coefficient of static friction
`\mu _s=0.096`

coefficient of kinetic friction
`\mu _k=0.072`

In order to move sled from rest we need to provide a force greater than static friction which is given by

`f_s=\mu mg=0.096* 26* 9.8=24.46 N`

After Moving Sled kinetic friction comes in to play which is less than static friction

`f_k=\mu _kmg=0.072* 26* 9.8=18.34 N`

therefore minimum force to keep moving sledge at constant velocity is 18.34 N