scilearner Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 If a limiting friction of an object is 10N and the kinetic friction is 5 N. If I apply a force of 20 N continuosly would I be accelerating with a 5 N force forever.
insane_alien Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 ignoring air resistance, relativity and all that, then yes.
swansont Posted October 3, 2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Limiting friction, aka static friction, does not add with kinetic friction. You would accelerate due to a net force of 15N. The ability to apply a given force requires more energy as you move faster.
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