(This is in reference to a previous question). What is the magnitude of the frictional force between the box and the carpet?

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Siress
Nov 5, 2015

Variable.

Explanation:

Without having the reference problem or a free body diagram, the general answer for friction applies. The magnitude of the friction force is the weight of the object bearing normal to the surface times the coefficient of friction for the contacting surfaces. The direction of the force is parallel to the surface and opposing any forces applied to the box.

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