If the mass of an object sliding on a horizontal surface is doubled while and remain…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

If the mass of an object sliding on a horizontal surface is doubled while

\mu_k

and

g

remain unchanged, by what factor does the kinetic friction force change? Briefly explain your reasoning in one sentence.