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Daniel asks you to move the tables in his room. If there was no friction, you would have to push at 12 N to move the table. But there is no friction! Friction exerts a force of 3 N. You are only able to push at 7 N, so you get a friend to help. What force does your friend need to push to move the table?

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Scene: Daniel is standing in his room, looking at the furniture. He turns to the camera.

Daniel: Hey there! I need some help moving the furniture in my room. It's too heavy for me to move by myself, so I'll need you and a friend to help me out. Let me explain what's needed.

If there was no friction involved, I would only need 12 Newtons of force to move the table, but due to friction, that's increased to 15 Newtons. I can manage pushing at 7 Newtons, but I need your friend to help push the rest of the way. So, your friend will need to push at 8 Newtons. Together, we should be able to get the job done!

Can you and your friend help me out? It would be much appreciated!

Camera pans to you and your friend

You: Sure, we can definitely help out.

Your Friend: No problem! We got this.

Camera pans back to Daniel

Daniel: Thanks a lot guys! I really appreciate it. Okay, let's get the furniture moved!
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