Fiding the coefficent of friction for work done.

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For some reason despite what attempts i have made my answers are defiantly not coming out right so any help on even proper setup would be appreciated.


Homework Statement


You have done 2.2kJ of work
to push a 78-kg trunk
3.1 m along a slop inclined upward at 22degrees

What is the coefficient of friction between the trunk and the slope
 
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What do you know about the work done's relation with the distance it's moved?

What can you get out of re-arranging the work formula?
 
Ok i managed to work it out, just took me longer than I liked.

Thank you.