Question

4. If μs between a basketball shoe and a court is 0.56, and the normal reaction

force acting on the shoe is 350 N, how much horizontal force is required to
cause the shoe to slide?

Answer 1

Answer: 196 N

Explanation: The coefficient of static friction (μs) between two surfaces represents the maximum horizontal force that can be applied to an object before it begins to slide. The formula for calculating the required horizontal force to cause an object to slide is:

F = μs * N

where F is the required horizontal force, μs is the coefficient of static friction, and N is the normal reaction force acting on the object.

In this case, the required horizontal force to cause the basketball shoe to slide is:

F = 0.56 * 350 N

F = 196 N

So, a horizontal force of 196 N is required to cause the basketball shoe to slide on the court.

Answer 2

mu sub s times N is the frictional force

which equals 196 N

so 196 newton force is required for the shoe to slide