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Principles of Physics 11th ISV Edition Β· Force and Motion-II Β· Problem 9
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Walker, Halliday & Resnick β€” Force and Motion-II: Problem 9

9 A 3.5 kg block is pushed along a horizontal floor by a force \( \vec{F} \) of magnitude 15 N at an angle \( \theta = 40^\circ \) with the horizontal (Fig. 6-17). The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the floor is 0.25. Calculate the magnitudes of (a) the frictional force on the block from the floor and (b) the block’s acceleration.

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Given: 9 A, 3.5 kg, 15 N

Find: (a) the frictional force on the block from the floor and; (b) the block’s acceleration

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Principles of Physics Β· 11th ISV Edition
Author: Walker, Halliday & Resnick
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Force and Motion-II