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A 200 N object is resting on a surface with a coefficient of static friction equal to 0.15. A person pushes horizontally with a force of 20 N. Calculate the magnitude of the force of friction.
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A 200 N object is resting on a surface with a coefficient of static friction equal to 0.15. A person pushes horizontally with a force of 20 N. Calculate the magnitude of the force of friction.

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20 N

Step-by-step explanation:

the force of static friction maximum = Fn * .15 = 200 * .15 = 30 N

the force of friction will cancel out the 20 N force applied

Ff = 20 N

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