Coefficient of kinetic friction for a sled pulled at 30°

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Homework Statement


A 16.5 kg sled is being pulled across a horizontal surface at a constant velocity. The pulling force has a magnitude of 82.0 N and is directed at an angle of 30.0° above the horizontal. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction.


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The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea where to begin.
 
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Have you drawn the FBD?

What forces are acting on the sled?
 
i have no idea what is going on in the problem at all...