Homework Help: Physics

Posted by kidincoll3ge on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:24pm.

The coefficient of kinetic friction between a suitcase and the floor is 2.14. If the suitcase has a mass of 71.5 kg, how far can it be pushed across the level floor with 570 J of work?

Physics - drwls, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:16am
(Friction force) x (distance) = 570 J

The friction force is 2.14 M*g
You know what M and g are.

Solve for the distance

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