The drawing shows a 20.1-kg crate that is initially at rest. Note that the view is one looking down on the top of the crate. Two forces, and , are applied to the crate, and it begins to move.The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and the floor is k = 0.385. Determine the (a) magnitude and (b) direction (relative to the x axis) of the acceleration of the crate.

To determine the magnitude and direction of the acceleration of the crate, we need to consider the forces acting on it.

First, let's determine the force applied to the crate. Suppose the force applied to the crate horizontally is F_applied. Since there are two forces, we can sum them up to find the net force acting on the crate:

Net force (F_net) = F_applied - Frictional force

The frictional force (F_friction) can be calculated using the equation:

F_friction = coefficient of friction (k) * normal force

The normal force (F_normal) is the force exerted by the floor on the crate, which is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the vertical force (weight) acting on the crate:

F_normal = weight of the crate (mg)

where m is the mass of the crate (20.1 kg) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2).

Now we can substitute the values and solve for the forces:

F_normal = (20.1 kg) * (9.8 m/s^2)
F_friction = (0.385) * F_normal
F_net = F_applied - F_friction

Since the crate is initially at rest, the net force will be equal to the mass of the crate multiplied by its acceleration:

F_net = mass of the crate (20.1 kg) * acceleration

Setting F_net equal to F_applied - F_friction, we can solve for the acceleration (a):

20.1 kg * a = F_applied - (0.385) * F_normal

To find the magnitude of the acceleration, we need to determine the values of F_applied and F_normal.

The direction of the acceleration (relative to the x-axis) can be determined based on the direction of the applied force.

Please provide the values for F_applied and the direction of the applied force, and I can help you calculate the magnitude and direction of the acceleration.

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