College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 4, Problem 20P
A 91.0-kg refrigerator sits on the floor. The coefficient of static friction between the refrigerator and the floor is 0.60. What is the minimum force that one needs to exert on the refrigerator to start the refrigerator sliding?
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