Will the man and woman walking on different surfaces slip due to friction?

In summary, a man and a woman walking horizontally on a surface create an 80° angle and a 1000N ground reaction force on their leg. The friction coefficient of the carpet is μ=0.55 and the friction coefficient of a tiled floor is μ=0.18. In order to determine if they will slip, the equation mgsin(80)=Ff=μN is used, resulting in a friction force of 550N for the carpet and 180N for the tiled floor. Since there is less friction on the tiled floor, it is likely that the person walking on it will slip. A force diagram has been drawn to support this conclusion.
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Homework Statement


F a man and a woman walk on a surface horizontally and create an 80° angle and 1000N ground reaction force on their leg. If the friction coefficient of the carpet is μ=0.55, and friction coefficient of a tiled floor, μ=0.18 will they slip? Show working to your answer. Can someone please help me with this many thanks!

Homework Equations


Will they slip? prove your answer.[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


mgsin(80)=1000N
Ff=μN
1000x0.55
Ff=550Nsecond: mgsin(80)=1000
1000x0.18

=180N

There is less friction on the tiled floor therefore the person walking on it will slip.
 
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Yes l have. The diagram l drew shows a force of 1000N being exerted diagonal against the floor, but I'm not 100% convinced this is the solution.
 

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