Finding F required pushing a box at angle (theta) for constant v

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To determine the force F required to keep a crate moving at constant velocity while being pushed at an angle theta, the net force must equal zero, meaning the horizontal force equals the frictional force. The frictional force is calculated as Ff = Uk * (mg + Fcos(theta)). The equation should be rearranged to Ff = Fcos(theta), leading to Uk(mg + Fcos(theta)) = Fsin(theta). A common mistake noted in the discussion is the incorrect use of sine and cosine components of the force F. Correcting these components will lead to the proper solution for the problem.
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Homework Statement



a crate with mass m rests on a horizontal floor. a woman pushes down at an angle of theta below the horizontalon the frace with a force F, the coefficient of kinetic friction is Uk.
a) what magnitude of force F is required to keep the crate moving at a constant velocity?

Homework Equations



Ff(frictional force)=UkFn

Constant velocity which means Fnet=0

The Attempt at a Solution



since Fnet is 0 you can set horizontal force = to frictional force

Ff=Fsin(theta)
Uk(mg + Fcos(theta))=Fsin(theta)
(Uk(mg+ Fcos(theta))/sin theta = F

This is apparently not right and i can't thing of what else to do -_- help would be very much appreciated as well as an easier way of approaching problems with only symbols.
thanks!
 
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You are very close, but I think you mixed up the components of F. I think your cos and sin should be switched.
 
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