A 15.0-kg box of books is initially at rest on a horizontal floor. The coefficient of friction between the box and the floor is 0.5. What is the friction force (in Newtons) if a horizontal force of 70 N is applied?

A 15.0-kg box of books is initially at rest on a horizontal floor. The coefficient of friction between the box and the floor is 0.5. What is the friction force (in Newtons) if a horizontal force of 70 N is applied?

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