A constant horizontal force of 80N is applied to a 40kg crate at a rough level surface. If the crate accelerates at 1m/s^2, what is the coefficient of kinetic friction at the surface?

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anonymous · Answer

So what seems to be your primary confusion or is it a lack of knowing how to start the problem in general?

sh3lsh · Answer

How to start the problem.

anonymous · Answer

Do you know what a free-body diagram is and how to draw one for this situation?

sh3lsh · Answer

Uhh, little bit iffy on how to draw one.

anonymous · Answer

not a problem.  Have you ever heard of one?  Let's start with that idea.

anonymous · Answer

I just want to know what you know so we can develop a basis from where to go...

sh3lsh · Answer

Here, lemme draw what I think it is.

anonymous · Answer

Fantastic

sh3lsh · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Not entirely incorrect.  Let me clean it up for you and explain a bit.  You are on the right track but I think that if we can organize your thoughts and help you see the process involved, then if you are able to do this problem, you can do them all if you understand the concepts

anonymous · Answer

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