A box is pushed along a horizontal surface by a constant horizontal force of

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A 10 kg10\,\text{kg} box is pushed along a horizontal surface by a constant horizontal force of 60 N60\,\text{N}. Starting from rest, it moves 8 m8\,\text{m} in a straight line and attains a speed of 3 m s−13\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. The only horizontal forces are the push and kinetic friction. (i) Find the work done by the pushing force. (ii) Determine the magnitude of the kinetic friction force acting on the box.

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