You lean against a 200-kg cabinet. The coefficient of static friction between the cabinet and floor is 0.95. Will the cabinet move? Support your answer.
Answer:

The cabinet is unlikely to move because a horizontal force of
(0.95)(9.8 m/ s2)(200 kg) = 1862 N would be needed. Your mass would need to be greater than 190 kg (at minimum) for the cabinet to move. [A 190-kg mass has a weight of 418 pounds.]

Question

You lean against a 200-kg cabinet. The coefficient of static friction between the cabinet and floor is 0.95. Will the cabinet move? Support your answer.  
Answer:  
 
The cabinet is unlikely to move because a horizontal force of 
(0.95)(9.8 m/ s2)(200 kg) = 1862 N would be needed. Your mass would need to be greater than 190 kg (at minimum) for the cabinet to move. [A 190-kg mass has a weight of 418 pounds.]

anonymous · Answer

How can someone transfer all of his vertical weight horizontally? THIS MAKES NO SENSE.

theeric · Answer

I don't think you can....
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