You push a chair across the floor and it moves with a constant velocity. Which of the following statements is true for the force of friction?
A)The force of friction is less than the force with which the chair is being pushed.
B)The force of friction is equal to the force with which the chair is being pushed.
C)There is not enough information for a conclusion.
D)The force of friction is zero.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The force of friction is equal to the force with which the chair is being pushed because the chair moves with a constant velocity, indicating that the net force acting on it is zero. This means the pushing force and friction force are balanced.

You Push a Chair Across the Floor and It Moves