Question

A television of mass 8 kg sits on a table. The coefficient of static friction

between the table and the television is 0.48. What is the minimum applied
force that will cause the television to slide?
O A. 38 N
O B. 62 N
O C. 78 N
D. 55 N

Answer 1

The television has weight (8 kg) g = 78.4 N, and the magnitude of the normal force between the table and television would be the same, 78.4 N. This mean the maximum magnitude of static friction between the table and television is

0.48 (78.4 N) ≈ 37.6 N ≈ 38 N

and this is the minimum required force needed to get the television to slide.