Calculate the friction force of a 65 kg person if the coefficient of friction for the ground is 0.47

Leandro Lima asked May 28, 2023

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Leandro Lima asked May 28, 2023

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Answer:

299.39N

Step-by-step explanation:

F=un

n=w=mg⇒ (65)(9.8)=637

0.47(637)= 299.39 N

*your teacher/prof may expect you to round to sig figs*

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