Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Page 103: 41

Answer

$\mu_s = 0.46$

Work Step by Step

The drawer will start to slide when the applied force $F$ is just enough to overcome the force of static friction. $F_f = F$ $mg \mu_s = F$ $\mu_s = \frac{F}{mg}$ $\mu_s = \frac{9.0 ~N}{(2.0 ~kg)(9.8 ~m/s^2)}$ $\mu_s = 0.46$ The coefficient of static friction $\mu_s$ between the drawer and the cabinet is 0.46.
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