If the force of friction acting on the sliding crate is 100 N, how much force will be applied to maintain a constant velocity?

What will the net force be acting on the crate?

What will be the acceleration?

"Constant velocity" means zero acceleration, which means zero net force. So there must be100N pulling on the crate to cancel the 100N of friction force.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

To maintain constant velocity, equal force (100 N) should counteract the friction. In this scenario, the net force and the acceleration of the crate would both be zero according to Newton's laws of motion. ;

Answered by BritMarling | 2024-06-18

To maintain a constant velocity against a friction force of 100 N, an applied force of 100 N is required. As a result, the net force on the crate is zero, leading to zero acceleration. The crate moves at a constant speed.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-09-03