Suppose you wanted to push the crate on a planet that has gravity 3 times stronger than Earth’s. About how much force would you need to apply on the crate, so the crate starts moving?
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On Earth, the force required to start moving a crate is typically determined by the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the surface it's on. This coefficient varies depending on the materials in contact. Show more…
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