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A desk with a weight of 1100 N sits on a hardwood floor. The coefficient of

static friction between the couch and the floor is 0.45. What is the minimum required
force that must be applied to the couch in order to get it to move?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

P = 1100 N

μ = 0.45

__________

F - ?

F = μ·P = 0.45·1100 = 495 N

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