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A person with compromised pinch strength in his fingers can exert a force of only 6.0 N to either side of a pinch-held object, such as the book shown in (Figure 1). Figure < 1 of 1 > Part A What is the heaviest the book he can hold vertically before it slips out of his fingers? The coefficient of static friction between his fingers and the book cover is 0.76. Express your answer in newtons. Fa = Submit IVE ΑΣΦ Provide Feedback Request Answer ? N Next >
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![### Educational Exercise on Static Friction
#### Problem Statement:
**Part A:**
What is the heaviest the book he can hold vertically before it slips out of his fingers? The coefficient of static friction between his fingers and the book cover is 0.76.
Express your answer in newtons.
\( F_G = \) [Input Box] N
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#### Description:
A person with compromised pinch strength in his fingers can exert a force of only 6.0 N to either side of a pinch-held object, such as the book shown in (Figure 1).
**Figure:**
The image illustrates a hand gripping a book using a pinching motion. The grip is shown from the side, with fingers positioned on either side of the book cover.
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**Instructions for Solving the Problem:**
1. **Understand the Situation:**
- The person can apply a maximum force of 6.0 N with each finger.
- The frictional force, which prevents the book from slipping, depends on the normal force (the force applied by the fingers) and the coefficient of static friction.
2. **Apply the Formula for Static Friction:**
\[
f_s = \mu_s \times N
\]
Where:
- \( f_s \) is the static friction force.
- \( \mu_s \) is the coefficient of static friction (0.76).
- \( N \) is the normal force (equal to the force exerted by the fingers).
3. **Calculate Maximum Weight:**
- The maximum static friction force is \( 0.76 \times (6.0 \, \text{N} + 6.0 \, \text{N}) \).
4. **Equilibrium Condition:**
- For equilibrium vertically, the gravitational force (weight of the book) should be equal to the maximum static friction force.
5. **Solve for \( F_G \):**
- Thus, the heaviest book that can be held is equivalent to this static friction force in newtons.
Use these guidelines to input the value of \( F_G \) in the answer box provided.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F1bb54c50-d653-47f8-8cfc-545a4ed262e0%2Ff5e1e237-86ac-4049-9659-3b1d4c7bb014%2F27loyke_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Exercise on Static Friction
#### Problem Statement:
**Part A:**
What is the heaviest the book he can hold vertically before it slips out of his fingers? The coefficient of static friction between his fingers and the book cover is 0.76.
Express your answer in newtons.
\( F_G = \) [Input Box] N
- **Submit** [Button]
- **Request Answer** [Button]
- **Provide Feedback** [Link]
#### Description:
A person with compromised pinch strength in his fingers can exert a force of only 6.0 N to either side of a pinch-held object, such as the book shown in (Figure 1).
**Figure:**
The image illustrates a hand gripping a book using a pinching motion. The grip is shown from the side, with fingers positioned on either side of the book cover.
---
**Instructions for Solving the Problem:**
1. **Understand the Situation:**
- The person can apply a maximum force of 6.0 N with each finger.
- The frictional force, which prevents the book from slipping, depends on the normal force (the force applied by the fingers) and the coefficient of static friction.
2. **Apply the Formula for Static Friction:**
\[
f_s = \mu_s \times N
\]
Where:
- \( f_s \) is the static friction force.
- \( \mu_s \) is the coefficient of static friction (0.76).
- \( N \) is the normal force (equal to the force exerted by the fingers).
3. **Calculate Maximum Weight:**
- The maximum static friction force is \( 0.76 \times (6.0 \, \text{N} + 6.0 \, \text{N}) \).
4. **Equilibrium Condition:**
- For equilibrium vertically, the gravitational force (weight of the book) should be equal to the maximum static friction force.
5. **Solve for \( F_G \):**
- Thus, the heaviest book that can be held is equivalent to this static friction force in newtons.
Use these guidelines to input the value of \( F_G \) in the answer box provided.
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