A 55.0 kg box is initially at rest on the flat floor. The coefficients of friction between the floor and the box are μk = 0.230 and μs = 0.540. You push the box horizontally, as shown in the picture below. (a) Draw a free body diagram of the box. (b) How much force would you have to apply to get the box to start moving? Give your answer in Newtons. (c) If the force of your push is 395 N, what is the resulting acceleration of the box? Give your answer in m/s2.

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 A 55.0 kg box is initially at rest on the flat floor. The coefficients of friction between the
floor and the box are μk = 0.230 and μs = 0.540. You push the box horizontally, as shown in
the picture below.
(a) Draw a free body diagram of the box.
(b) How much force would you have to apply
to get the box to start moving? Give your
answer in Newtons.
(c) If the force of your push is 395 N, what is
the resulting acceleration of the box? Give
your answer in m/s2. 

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