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A box weighing 18 N requires a force of 6.0 N to drag it at a constant rate. What is the coefficient of sliding friction?

A box weighing 18 N requires a force of 6.0 N to drag it at a constant rate. What is the coefficient of sliding friction?
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A box weighing 18 N requires a force of 6.0 N to drag it at a constant rate. What is the coefficient of sliding friction?

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The Correct Answer Is 0.33.

User Bablo
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Use f = uN to find the coefficient of friction. We know friction (6.0 N) and the normal forces (18 N), so plug them in to the equation which gives us 6 = u18. Solving for u: u = 0.33
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