This question is incomplete, the complete question is;
A 13 kg box rests on the flat surface. The coefficient of static friction and coefficient of kinetic friction is μ_s = 0.450 and μ_k = 0.380 respectively.
Let's say you got tired and you are now pushing with a force of 36 N. Find the acceleration of the box.
Answer: the acceleration of the box is 0.9548 m/s² {backward}
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that;
mass m = 13 kg
pushing the box with a force of 36 N
the acceleration of the box = ?
ones the box starts moving, kinetic frictional force starts acting.
so
f_k = μ_k × m × g
we substitute
f_k = 0.380 × 13 × 9.8
f_k = 48.412 N
force needed to keep it in motion is 48.412 N
so
Acceleration = Net Force / mass
Acceleration = (48.412 N - 36 N) / 13
Acceleration = 12.412 / 13
Acceleration = 0.9548 m/s² {backward}
Therefore, the acceleration of the box is 0.9548 m/s² {backward}