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Unbeknownst to the students, every time the school floors are waxed, Mr. Tracy, the principal, likes to slide down the Hallway in his socks. Mr. Tracy weighs 85 kg and the coefficient of sliding friction between his socks and the floor is 0.120. What is the force of friction that opposes Mr. Tracy's motion down the hall?

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Answer:

f = 99.96 N

Explanation:

Weight of Mr. Tracy, W = 85 kg

The coefficient of sliding friction between his socks and the floor is 0.12.

We need to find the force of friction that opposes Mr. Tracy's motion down the hall.

The force of friction is given by :

[tex]f=\mu mg\\\\f=0.12\times 85\times 9.8\\\\f=99.96\ N[/tex]

So, the required force of friction is 99.96 N.