A force of 76.4 N in the horizontal direction is required to set a 37.3-kg box, initially at rest on a flat surface, in motion. After the box begins to move, a horizontal force of 63.2 N is required to maintain a constant speed.  What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the surface

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A force of 76.4 N in the horizontal direction is required to set a 37.3-kg box, initially at rest on a flat surface, in motion. After the box begins to move, a horizontal force of 63.2 N is required to maintain a constant speed. 

What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the surface?

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The coefficient of kinetic friction between the box and the surface.given,Applied force(F)=63.2 Nmass of the boxm=37.3 kg

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