Dynamics of block with friction how to set up?

[fizziksc]

Homework Statement

a 2.0 kg wood box slides down a vertical wood wall while you push on it at a 45 degree angle. what magnitude of foce should you apply to cause the box to slide down at a constant speed? I know that Mk = .2 (wood on wood)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I tried to solve it with setting the forces in the y direction. I keep getting it wrong. i said Fy=0=Fasin\vartheta - 19.6 N then solved and got Fa = 27.71 N. however the answer is Fa = 23.1 N

 

[PhanthomJay]

Homework Statement

a 2.0 kg wood box slides down a vertical wood wall while you push on it at a 45 degree angle. what magnitude of foce should you apply to cause the box to slide down at a constant speed? I know that Mk = .2 (wood on wood)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I tried to solve it with setting the forces in the y direction. I keep getting it wrong. i said Fy=0=Fasin\vartheta - 19.6 N then solved and got Fa = 27.71 N. however the answer is Fa = 23.1 N

You have to look at all forces in the y direction. You missed one. You're going to have to look for all forces in the x direction as well.