What is the frictional force between the
5.66 kg mass and the table?
Answer in units of N.
To calculate the frictional force between the 5.66 kg mass and the table, we need to know the coefficient of friction between the two surfaces in contact. The coefficient of friction is a dimensionless value that represents the amount of friction between two surfaces.
The formula to calculate the frictional force is:
Frictional force = coefficient of friction × normal force
The normal force is the force exerted by the table on the mass in the upward direction, which is equal to the weight of the mass.
The weight of an object can be calculated using the formula:
Weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity
Where the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Given that the mass is 5.66 kg, we can calculate the weight:
Weight = 5.66 kg × 9.8 m/s^2
Once we have the weight, we can find the normal force since the weight is equal to the normal force in this case.
Finally, if you provide the coefficient of friction, we can calculate the frictional force by multiplying the coefficient of friction by the normal force.
Please provide the coefficient of friction so that I can proceed with the calculation.