Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 21RCQ
If you push a heavy piece of furniture and it slides at constant velocity, how much friction acts on it compared to your pushing force?
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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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