Physics 185 Fall 2012

Orange Coast College Arnold Guerra III

Extra Example Chapter 5

1. A block weighs 20 N and rests on a horizontal surface. If
s
= 0.4 and
k
= 0.2 between the
surfaces, then
(a) what is the frictional force acting on the block?
(b) what is the frictional force if a horizontal force of 5 N is used to push the block?
(c) what is the minimum horizontal applied force that will start the block moving?
(d) what is the minimum horizontal applied force that will keep the block moving with constant
speed?
(e) if the applied horizontal force is 10 N, what is the frictional force?


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