Question

A small box of mass m = 4 kg sits on top of a large box of mass M= 10 kg on a flat table. The coefficientsof friction between all surfaces in contact are: Up= 0.40 and us= 0.50. What is the maximum force youcan apply to the boxes

Answer 1

Given:

Mass of small box = 4 kg

Mass of large box = 10 kg

Uk = 0.40

Us = 0.50

Let's find the maximum force you can apply to the boxes.

To find the maximum force you can apply, apply the formula: