Driving down the highway you see a truck that has a mass of 3250 kg. If you are told the force of friction is 1500 N, what is the coefficient of friction? What is the acceleration of the truck?

Answer 1

Force of Friction = coefficient of friction x Normal Force

1500N = μ (3250*9.8)

μ = 0.047

F = ma

1500 = 3250 *(acceleration)

a = 1500/3250 = 0.462 m/s²

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Salman Kazmi

Answer 2

Mass of truck = 3250 Kg

Wt = 3250g

Normal Reaction =3250g

Force of Friction = µ( Normal Reaction) = 1550N

Where µ = coefficient of friction

µ= 1550/3250g = 1550/( 3250*9.8) , Which has no units

More information is needed to calculate acceleration of truck