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Section 5.7 Force Analysis for Interacting Systems
Exercises Activities
1. A*R*C*S: Uh-Oh Dr. Paws.
In the video, a footstool is pushed across the floor so that Dr. Paws and the footstool speed up together. What is the maximum magnitude of the force the person could exert on the footstool before Dr. Paws begins sliding?
Tip . What kind of friction acts on Dr. Paws before she begins to slide?
