Question

A person used force (F), shown in figure to move a load with constant velocity on surface. Identify the correct surface profile.

Answer 1

Correct option (c)

Explanation :

First a force is used to move the body when it has to be more than the static friction. Then the body starts moving and is getting accelerated. Then suddenly the force is decreased to match the kinetic friction. The body then moves with a constant velocity.

Force > μ_s.N.

For constant acceleration, velocity increases proportionally with time. Then suddenly force applied is just equal to μ_kN. It is just sufficient to cancel friction. Whatever be the earlier maximum velocity attained will be continued.

Comments

Answer should be option a