You are pushing on a sofa and it is sliding at a constant velocity. If the dynamic friction is 400 N, how much force are you pushing with? A.) 350 N B.) 450 N C.) 400 N

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You are pushing on a sofa and it is sliding at a constant velocity. If the dynamic friction is 400 N, how much force are you pushing with?

A.) 350 N

B.) 450 N

C.) 400 N

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given        sofa is sliding at a constant velocity.        dynamic friction = 400 N

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