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a force of 1.2N is applied to an object of mass 1.5kg. object is accelerating at 0.5m/s2(left). Determine the force of friction that is acting on it. |
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Answer» Answer: 0.45 N. Explanation: Here, Force applied on the object is 1.2 N. According the equation F = ma. force of 1.2 N MUST equal to the product of 1.5 kg( m ) and 0.5m/s^2 ( a ). But, 1.2 ≠ 1.5 x 0.5, it MEANS, there's some FRICTION and a little amount of force is USED to overcome that friction. apparent force( which LOOKS like acted upon the body ) is 1.5 x 0.5 N Force by friction = force applied - the apparent force ⇒ Force by friction = 1.2 N - ( 1.5 x 0.5 ) N ⇒ 1.2 N - 0.75 N ⇒ 0.45 N Hence the friction force of 0.45 N is acting on the body. |
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