SOLUTION: What is the friction force on a Box that has a mass of 15 kg as it slides across the floor. The coefficient of friction of the not so clean floor is 0.25

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Question 1182425: What is the friction force on a Box that has a mass of 15 kg as it slides across the floor. The coefficient of friction of the not so clean floor is 0.25
Answer by ikleyn(52772) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Friction force is the product of the weight of the box by the coefficient of friction.


    The weight is  m*g = 15 kg * 10 m/s^2 = 150 newtons;


    the friction force is  150 newtons * 0.25 = 37.5 newtons.    ANSWER

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