The worker pushes the wheelbarrow at a constant speed. How would you describe the motion of the wheelbarrow when the push force is larger than the friction force?

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The question is asking to evaluate the motion of a wheelbarrow being pushed at a constant speed under the influence of two opposite forces: the push force and friction. We need to determine how these forces affect the wheelbarrow's motion.

Answer

The wheelbarrow accelerates.

The wheelbarrow accelerates.

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The wheelbarrow accelerates.

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When the push force exceeds the friction force, the net force is in the direction of the push, causing the wheelbarrow to accelerate.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume constant speed if the push is ongoing, but larger force overcomes friction, causing acceleration.

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