A television of mass 15 kg sits on a table. The coefficient of static friction between the table and the television is 0.35. What is the minimum applied
force that will cause the television to slide?

A) 38 N
B) 147 N
C) 51 N
D) 79 N

more than 51.45 N

We are given:

Mass of the television = 15 kg

Coefficient of Static friction = 0.35

Minimum force required to move the television:

Normal Force:

We know that the normal force is equal and opposite to the Weight of the television

Weight of the television = Mg            

[where m is the mass and g is the acceleration due to gravity]

Weight = 15 * 9.8

Weight = 147 N

Force of Friction:

We are given the coefficient of Friction = 0.35

We know that coefficient of Friction = Force of friction / Normal Force

replacing the variables

0.35 = Force of Friction / 147

Force of Friction = 147 * 0.35                     [multiplying both sides by 147]

Force of Friction = 51.45 N

Since a force of 51.45 N is will be applied opposite to the direction of application of Force, the television will only move when we apply more force than 51.45 N

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