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A 23.0 kg block is initially at rest on a horizontal surface. A horizontal force of 70.0 N is required to set the block in motion. After it is in motion, a horizontal force of 56.0 N is required to keep the block moving with constant speed. Find the coefficients of static and kinetic friction from this information.
µs =
µk =

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(1) The force F of static friction is the force required to set the block in motion, namely, 70 N.

F = (mu) * mass * ...

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