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TheShapeOfTime
Nov7-04, 02:40 PM
If I am holding a 10.0 kg book against the wall with a 30 degree angle between the book and my arm (angle measured closest to my hand out), how can I find the force (in Newtons) that I'm pushing with?

Pyrrhus
Nov7-04, 02:50 PM
Is the wall frictionless??

TheShapeOfTime
Nov7-04, 05:13 PM
Just to make sure we understand eachother: I'm holding the book against the wall by leaning on it with my hand, applying a force at a 30 degree (measured as stated in my OP).

My understanding is that there has to be some friction against the wall otherwise I wouldn't be able to hold it there?