ceday said:well i know that Fk = μkmg and f=ma
im just not sure what the force should be and if it will give me the right acceleration
Kinetic friction, also known as sliding friction, is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in motion on a surface.
The magnitude of kinetic friction depends on the type of surfaces in contact, the normal force between the surfaces, and the roughness of the surfaces.
Kinetic friction acts on objects in motion, while static friction acts on objects at rest. Additionally, the magnitude of kinetic friction is typically lower than that of static friction.
Kinetic friction cannot be eliminated completely, but it can be reduced by using smoother surfaces or by applying a lubricant between the surfaces.
The coefficient of kinetic friction is calculated by dividing the magnitude of kinetic friction by the normal force between the surfaces. It is denoted by the symbol μk.