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If Kinetic friction is a constant can I accelerate forever?

scilearner
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If a limiting friction of an object is 10N and the kinetic friction is 5 N.

 

If I apply a force of 20 N continuosly would I be accelerating with a 5 N force forever.

Limiting friction, aka static friction, does not add with kinetic friction. You would accelerate due to a net force of 15N.

 

 

The ability to apply a given force requires more energy as you move faster.

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