Force of object pulled up incline

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A 23 kg suitcase is being pulled at a constant speed with a handle angled at 22° above the horizontal, and the normal force on the suitcase is 170 N. The user attempts to solve for the force applied to the handle using equations for horizontal and vertical forces. They derive the weight of the suitcase as 183.5 N and calculate the force applied to be approximately 68.68 N. There is some confusion regarding the incline, as the suitcase seems to be on a level surface despite the handle's angle. Clarification on the incline's relevance is suggested for a more accurate solution.
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Homework Statement



A 23 kg suitcase is being pulled with a constant speed by a handle that is at an angle of 22° above the horizontal. If the normal force exerted on the suitcase is 170 N, what is the force F applied to the handle?

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Aight here is another one i am having trouble with! Again any help or suggestions would be great :)

I drew out a diagram. My plan was to solve Force applied to handle by solving two equations (horiztonal and vertical forces)

1) the sum of Forces (x) = Force applied - Force (weight) = 0
2) the sum of Forces (y) = Fnormal -Force(weight)

1) Force applied - sin 22 F(weight) = 0
2) 170 - cos 22 F(weight) = 0
sovling i get force (weight) = 183.5 N
Plugging into the equation for 1
Force applied - 0.3746 (183.5N) = 0
Force applied = 68.68 N

Any help with this one on strategy or how to solve this? thanks so much
 
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What incline? Although the problem is not completely clear, it appears that the suitcase is being pulled along a level surface with the handle raised 22 degrees above the horizontal.
 
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