What is the effect of the horizontal force on the crate connected to a motor?

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The horizontal force acting on the crate connected to the motor is calculated using the formula 500 cos 15, resulting in approximately 482.96N. This force is essential for determining how effectively the crate is pulled across the floor. The tension in the line connecting the crate to the motor increases due to this horizontal force. The discussion highlights the relationship between the applied force and the resulting motion of the crate. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for solving similar physics problems.
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1,There is a crate being pulled by a motor along the floor on rollers. The line is at an angle of 15 degrees and is 500N. Calculate the force that is acting horrizontally on the crate?

2, state the effect the force has on the line connecting the crate to the motor.

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1, I calculated the horrizontal by:

500 cos 15 = 482.96N.

is this correct?

2, I am not completely sure what its after for this one.

Increases in tension and pulls the crate across the floor but that's a guess?

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