A man pushes a heavy cart with a force exerted of 250 Newtons to keep it moving at a constant velocity. What is the kinetic frictional force between the cart and the ground?

Select one:

250 Newtons against the cart's motion

Not enough Information.

246 N against the cart's motion

200 N against the cart's motion

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Mariela Macias

Physics

14 October, 09:18

A man pushes a heavy cart with a force exerted of 250 Newtons to keep it moving at a constant velocity. What is the kinetic frictional force between the cart and the ground?

Select one:

250 Newtons against the cart's motion

Not enough Information.

246 N against the cart's motion

200 N against the cart's motion

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Kayleigh Vance · Answer 1

It can't be less than 250 N or the cart wouldn't move at all. That means there is only 1 answer. It's between not enough info or 250 N. The answer is 250 N. If it was any more, there would be acceleration.