frankyOrdeal Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 k so this is a physics problem i can't solve A 0.5 kg wooden block is placed on top of a 1kg wooden block. The coefficient of static friction between the two blocks is 0.35. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the lower block and the level table is 0.20. what is the maximum horizontal force that can be applied to the lower block without the upper block slipping? can anyone help me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNy656 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Seems like noone knows or just doesnt have the time to figure it out correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyOrdeal Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Give the neowinians some time...There must be at least someone who knows...and has time to solve it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrA Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I'm not gonna give you the answer, but I'll try to explain how it's done. What you want to find out is how much can the bottom block accelerate to overcome the static friction between it and the upper block. That would give a max acceleration and then you'd have to factor in the friction between it and the table. It's an easy question and I can't say more without giving the answer. If this isn't for homework, I can give the answer and a better explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyOrdeal Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 it isn't really for homework...it is a practice problem, anyways i am going to school right now so i will try to solve the problem with your explanation. thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankyOrdeal Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 well i got the right answer now...thanks for your help MrA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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