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Find the coefficient of kinetic friction between a 3.80-kg block and the horizontal surface on which it rests if an 87.0-N/m spring must be stretched by 6.50 cm to pull it with constant speed. Assume that the spring pulls in the horizontal direction.

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Answer:

 μ = 0.15

Explanation:

Let's start by using Hooke's law to find the force applied to the block

          F = k x

          F = 87.0 0.065

          F = 5.655 N

Now we use the translational equilibrium relation since the block has no acceleration

          ∑ F = 0

          F -fr = 0

          F = fr

           

the expression for the friction force is

          fr = μ N

if we write Newton's second law for the y-axis

          N -W = 0

          N = W = mg

we substitute

          F = μ mg

          μ = F / mg

          μ = [tex]\frac{5.655}{3.8 \ 9.8}[/tex]

          μ = 0.15

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