Answer:
The coefficient of friction of the surface μ = 0.235
Explanation:
Values of the given variables:
Weight of block = 8.5 N
Pushing force F = 2 N
velocity = constant
Solution:
Newton's Second Law of motion states that acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the force applied
F = m a
Since v =constant, a = 0. Thus
Net force Fnet = 0.
Now F_net is the sum of the pushing force and the frictional force along the horizontal, which opposes the motion:
Fnet = Fpushing - Ffrictional_force
Given that Fnet = 0, Fpushing = Ffrictional_force. and Ffrictional_force = 2 N
Equation of friction is given by
Ffrictional_force = μ*W
2 = μ*8.5
μ = 2/8.5 = 0.235
