Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Page 103: 36

Answer

A force of 65 N is required to move the box at a steady speed. If $\mu_k = 0$, according to Newton's first law, no force is required to keep the box moving at a steady speed.

Work Step by Step

To move the box at a steady speed, the applied force $F$ should be equal to the force of friction $F_f$. $F = F_f$ $F = mg\mu$ $F = (22 ~kg)(9.8 ~m/s^2)(0.30)$ $F = 65 ~N$ A force of 65 N is required to move the box at a steady speed. If $\mu_k = 0$, according to Newton's first law, no force is required to keep the box moving at a steady speed.
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