Question

You slide across a wooden floor in your socks. there is a normal force of 800 n acting on you, and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.44. what is the force of friction acting on you as you slide?

a. 400 n
b. 429 n
c. 352 n
d. 218 n

Answer 1

The force of friction acting on you as you slide is 352 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the force of friction acting on you as you slide, you can use the equation:

Force of friction = coefficient of kinetic friction x normal force

Given that the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.44 and the normal force is 800 N, we can calculate:

Force of friction = 0.44 x 800 N = 352 N

Therefore, the force of friction acting on you as you slide is 352 N (option c).