A 100-kg box is sliding down a frictional surface with an acceleration of -2.0m/s². Determine the magnitude of the friction force on the object.

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A 100-kg box is sliding down a frictional surface with an acceleration of -2.0m/s².

Determine the magnitude of the friction force on the object.

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Answer: 1180 N

Step-by-step explanation:

F - Fs = ma

⇒ (100 × 9.8) - Fs = 100 × (-2)

⇒ Fs = 1180 N

Prathik Kini answered Oct 2, 2023

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